Donald Trump postponed the application of 50% customs duties for the European Union, after a “good discussion” with von der Leyen
Donald Trump has announced that the United States will postpone the application of 50% customs duties to the European Union products from June 1 to July 9. The agreement was agreed after a discussion with Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission.
Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump Photo: Profimedia
Ursula von der Leyen told Trump on Sunday, following a phone discussion, that “He wants to start serious negotiations”, According to the statements of the US president.
“I told everyone who wanted to listen to me they have to do that“, Said Trump, according to Ap. The US president also claimed that von der Leyen promised a”Quick meeting to see if we can reach an understanding”.
Trump threatened on Friday, May 23, on social networks, that he will impose 50% customs duties on EU goods. He was dissatisfied that the block consisting of 27 members was “very difficult in negotiations” in terms of trade and that negotiations “I don't go anywhere“These customs duties would have entered into force from June 1.
But the conversation with von der Leyen seems, at least for the moment, to calm down the tensions.
“I agreed with the extension – until July 9, 2025 – and it was an honor for me to do this“, Trump said, on the Truth Social Platform, shortly after talking to reporters Sunday evening.
For his part, von der Leyen said that the EU and the US “have the most important and gathered commercial relations in the world”.
The European Union is ready to advance in commercial negotiations with the United States, but will need time until July 9to reach a good agreement”, Announced the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
“Good discussion with the US president. The EU and the USA share the most important and close commercial relationship in the world. Europe is ready to advance quickly and decisively in discussions. To reach a good agreement, we would need time by 9 July”, Wrote von der Leyen on X.
