President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters on the tarmac in Morristown, New Jersey.
President Donald Trump has agreed to a request for an extension on a proposed 50% tariff on imports from the European Union, which he initially threatened would go into impact on June 1.
In a Reality Social publish on Sunday, Trump mentioned he acquired a name from European Fee President Ursula Von der Leyen requesting an extension on the June 1 tariff hike.
“I agreed to the extension — July 9, 2025 — It was my privilege to do so,” Trump wrote. “The Commission President said that talks will begin rapidly. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
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President Donald Trump mentioned he agreed to a request for an extension on a proposed 50% tariff on imports from the European Union. (SAUL LOEB/AFP by way of Getty Photos / Getty Photos)
Whereas talking to reporters on Sunday at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey, Trump mentioned von der Leyen known as him and mentioned she needs to have a “serious negotiation.”
“July 9th was the date she requested. … And I agreed to do that,” Trump mentioned. “[von der Leyen] said we will rapidly get together and see if we can work something out.”
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Von der Leyen additionally took to X to say she had a “good call” with Trump and that Europe is “ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively.”
European Fee President Ursula Von der Leyen mentioned she had a “good call” with President Trump. (Reuters / Reuters)
On Friday, Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union amid ongoing commerce negotiations.
“Their powerful Trade Barriers, Vat Taxes, ridiculous Corporate Penalties, Non-Monetary Trade Barriers, Monetary Manipulations, unfair and unjustified lawsuits against Americans Companies, and more, have led to a Trade Deficit with the U.S. of more than $250,000,000 a year, a number which is totally unacceptable,” Trump mentioned. “…Therefore, I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025.”
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The EU tariff menace got here after Vice President JD Vance met with von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Might 18.
Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union. (Reuters/Johanna Geron/File Photograph / Reuters Pictures)
Earlier this week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned President Donald Trump is making an attempt to “light a fire” underneath the European Union.
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