Washington: US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend trade negotiations with the European Union until July 9. As part of this extension, he will postpone the planned 50 per cent tariff on EU goods, originally set to take effect on June 1, in order to allow time for a potential trade agreement with the bloc.
Trump said that the request was granted after he had a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who had told the President that she “wants to get down to serious negotiations,” according to the US president’s retelling.
‘I agreed to 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!” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social.
