European Parliament Wades Into Trump Trade Deal Haggling
- Ongoing EU-US trade talks in Brussels face a July 9 tariff deadline as U.S. President Donald Trump warns of higher tariffs if no deal is reached.
- Prompted by unresolved disputes, EU-US trade talks remain deadlocked over the 10% baseline tariff, with the EU proposing to eliminate industrial duties and the US demanding concessions on digital and safety rules.
- French Finance Minister Lombard prefers a 'Swiss cheese' deal and urges delaying the July 9 deadline for a better agreement, citing key divisions and the need for a good deal.
- Bessent suggests an extension may be possible, but Trump warns two weeks is insufficient for progress amid unresolved trade divides.
- Building on ongoing EU-US trade talks, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes a CPTPP coalition to reform the WTO amid unresolved disputes and looming July 9 deadline.
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EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic announced on Monday that he would fly to Washington on Tuesday to try to conclude a trade agreement with the United States before the July 9 deadline set by Donald Trump.
The French Minister of Finance asked for further negotiations between the EU and the US in the field of trade beyond the limit of 9 July, to obtain a better agreement, transmitted Reuters. The deadline was set...
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French minister calls for extension of EU-US trade talks
PARIS (Reuters) -France's finance minister has called for extending EU-U.S. trade talks beyond the July 9 deadline in order to secure a better agreement.
France Urges Extension in EU-U.S. Trade Talks Deadline
France's finance minister advocates for extending the EU-U.S. trade talks past the July 9 deadline to secure a favorable agreement, as negotiations remain uncertain. The discussions hold high stakes, with potential tariff implications looming should a deal not be finalized. Energy imports from the U.S. might feature in future agreements.
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