EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič engaged in discussions with the U.S. administration following a Sunday call between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Due to the sensitive nature of these talks, Šefčovič briefed EU ambassadors, indicating that the Commission did not anticipate receiving a specific letter, according to two diplomats.
Diplomats emphasized that the specifics of a trade agreement remain uncertain, as any deal would require Trump’s approval to proceed.
The U.S. has not signaled any willingness to exempt politically sensitive sectors like cars, steel, aluminum, or pharmaceuticals, which the EU requested. However, exemptions on spirits and aircraft would likely satisfy France, Italy, and Ireland.
Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stated on Monday that an executive order would officially extend the reciprocal tariff deadline.
Prior to this announcement, the EU was working towards the previous deadline of July 8, aiming to secure a deal with Washington. The EU executive was determined to work towards reaching an agreement by Wednesday.













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