Trump delays EU tariff deadline, cites positive trade talks

The EU initially faced a tariff of 50 percent set to be implemented on June 1.

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission, has asked for an extension in order to come up with a trade deal. — Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission, has asked for an extension in order to come up with a trade deal.Photo: Ursula von der Leyen

Rachel Sapin

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Published 27 May 2025, 15:41Updated 27 May 2025, 15:41

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