The decision came after a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States will delay the implementation of a 50 percent tariff on European Union products, extending the deadline to July 9 from June 1.
The decision came after a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen earlier in the day.
“I agreed to the extension—July 9, 2025—It was my privilege to do so. The Commission President said that talks will begin rapidly.”
“The EU and US share the world’s most consequential and close trade relationship. Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively. To reach a good deal, we would need the time until July 9,” she wrote.
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Trump said on May 23 that the United States will impose a 50 percent tariff on the European Union starting June 1.
The United States and EU share the largest bilateral economic relationship in the world. Yet, U.S. goods and services face persistent tariff and non-tariff barriers in the EU market, according to the latest “Foreign Trade Barriers” report issued by U.S. Trade Representative.
