MORRISTOWN, New Jersey: US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday (Might 25) that he had agreed to increase a deadline for trade talks with the European Union till Jul 9, after the pinnacle of the EU govt physique stated the bloc wanted extra time to “attain a very good deal”.
Trump informed reporters on Sunday that he had granted the request.
He stated that Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Fee, informed him that “we are going to quickly get collectively to see if we are able to work one thing out”.
Von der Leyen stated earlier on Sunday in a social media submit that the EU was prepared to maneuver shortly in commerce talks with the US however wanted extra time to strike a deal.
Von der Leyen stated in a submit on X that she had a “good” telephone name with Trump.
Trump had stated on Friday that he was dissatisfied with the tempo of commerce talks with the EU and threatened to place 50 per cent tariffs on all EU items from Jun 1.
In early April, Trump had set a 90-day window for commerce talks for EU and the US, which was to finish on Jul 9.
