EU working closely to get trade deal with US, ready for all scenarios, von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union is working closely with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to reach a trade deal, but Brussels is getting ready for all scenarios, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
"We stick to our principles, we defend our interests, we continue to work in good faith, and we get ready for all scenarios," von der Leyen told the European Parliament.
European Parliament official: ‘EU in the dark’ on US trade requirements
The European Union still did not understand what the US wants on trade, European Parliament trade committee chair Bernd Lange told journalists.
His comments came on July 9 – the day the three-month pause on 50 per cent “reciprocal” tariffs imposed by the US on April 2 was supposed to end – and a day after Washington’s last-minute extension.
The EU’s own retaliatory measures were scheduled to “automatically” take effect on July 14 if no agreement was reached.
3 comments:
Sounds like the EU is still following their playbook. Mess around taking nothing seriously until the other side gives in.
I suspect it won't work with Trump.
I see Ms Meloni has said she’ll not vote forr impeachment of Von Leyen.
DJ - I agree, it isn't likely to work with Trump, even if the EU tries to mess around until his term is over.
James - always the betrayal.
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