Trump Gives EU Until July 4 To Finalize Trade Deal Or Face Higher Tariffs
Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU trade deal talks
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to the European Union, stating that the bloc has until July 4 to meet its obligations under a previously agreed trade deal or face significantly higher tariffs on exports to the United States.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he held a “great call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday. He reiterated his long-standing complaint that the EU has not fully complied with the terms of what he described as a “Historic Trade Deal” agreed earlier in Scotland.
Trump claimed that under the agreement, the EU had committed to reducing tariffs to zero, but said that promise had not been fulfilled. He added that he would give the bloc time until the US Independence Day deadline to implement its side of the deal, after which tariffs would be raised to “much higher levels.”
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The US President had earlier in the week signalled a tougher trade stance, threatening to increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%, up from the existing 15%. He accused the EU of failing to adhere to the terms of the agreement reached during discussions in Turnberry, Scotland, last July, which had been framed as a major trade breakthrough between the two sides.
The latest remarks add pressure to already strained transatlantic trade relations, with automotive exports and industrial goods likely to be most affected if tariff hikes are implemented. European officials have not yet publicly responded in detail to Trump’s latest deadline announcement.
Beyond trade, Trump also said he and von der Leyen discussed geopolitical issues, including Iran. According to his statement, both leaders agreed that Tehran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, reflecting continued coordination between Washington and Brussels on security concerns in the Middle East.
The development comes amid broader global economic uncertainty, with markets closely watching trade policy signals from Washington that could impact supply chains, manufacturing costs, and transatlantic economic ties in the coming months.
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