EU delays retaliatory tariffs against US amid hopes for trade deal
Summary
The European Union has postponed its planned tariffs on U.S. exports as it continues trade talks with the U.S. The delay aims to reach an agreement before President Trump's August 1 deadline, after he announced a 30% tariff on European goods.Key Facts
- The EU has delayed new tariffs on U.S. exports to continue trade discussions with the United States.
- Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, said the EU prefers a negotiated solution.
- President Trump announced a 30% tariff on European and Mexican exports starting August 1.
- The EU had initially planned retaliatory tariffs worth 26 billion euros ($30 billion) in response to Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum.
- The EU had paused its tariffs for 90 days, but the pause was set to end on Monday.
- EU trade ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss their response to Trump's tariff plans.
- U.S. White House Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett stated that the tariffs would be implemented if better trade deals are not reached.
- The EU is the United States' largest trading partner, with trade worth 1.7 trillion euros ($2 trillion) in 2024.
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