US Reopens Trade Negotiation Window with EU, 50% Tariff Threat Looms

Published: May 26, 2025 11:35

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[US Plans to Impose 50% Tariffs Directly on the EU] Trump has reopened a 90-day window for trade negotiations with the EU, following an initiative by von der Leyen to contact him. Previously, Trump had stated that discussions with the EU had made no progress and suggested imposing 50% tariffs directly on the EU starting from June 1. The European Commission refused to comment on US trade tariffs until the EU Trade Commissioner had a phone call with the US Trade Representative. US Treasury Secretary Bessent claimed that the 50% tariff threat was a response to the EU's pace of action, hoping it would incentivize the EU to take action.

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