Trump delays 50% tariff on EU after call with von der Leyen – Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump has trump-trump-is-a-tyrant-video/” title=”Gov. Whitmer, Media Caught in Another Lie – Anarchist Arrested For Plot to Kidnap and Kill Whitmer Hates … …, '… is a Tyrant' (VIDEO)”>announced a delay on a proposed 50% tariff on the European Union following a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,who expressed the EU’s commitment to expedite trade negotiations. In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump confirmed that the new deadline for reaching a trade agreement has been set for July 9, 2025, characterizing the decision to grant this extension as his “privilege.” This progress comes as both sides prepare to engage in rapid discussions to resolve trade issues.
Trump delays 50% tariff on EU after call with von der Leyen
President Donald Trump announced that he granted an extension to the European Union on a looming 50% tariff after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised to speed up the trade talks.
In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump indicated that the new deadline for a trade deal would be July 9, adding that it was his “privilege” to grant the extension.
“I received a call today from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, requesting an extension on the June 1st deadline on the 50% Tariff with respect to Trade and the European Union. I agreed to the extension — July 9, 2025 — It was my privilege to do so. The Commission President said that talks will begin rapidly. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he said.
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