Trump Delays New European Union Tariffs To July 4
Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.
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Topline
President Donald Trump on Thursday delayed tariffs on European Union exports until July 4 to give the EU time to meet the terms of the trade deal reached with the U.S. last year.
President Donald Trump speaks during a Military Mother's Day Event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images)
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Key Facts
Trump announced the decision after what he described as a “great call” with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
Trump announced last week he was raising tariffs on vehicles imported from the European Union from 15% to 25%, accusing the EU of failing to comply with the trade deal.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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