June 27, 2026

Von der Leyen to Meet Trump Sunday with EU-US Trade Deal in Sight

July 26, 2025
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EU diplomats informed POLITICO that they anticipate a 15 percent U.S. baseline tariff deal before Trump’s August 1 deadline.

“Everyone is quite tense,” said an EU diplomat.

‘They kept coming back’

Trump announced tariffs on 60 trading partners in April, ranging up to 50 percent.

The U.S. president stated that any deal with the EU will require them to “buy down their tariffs, because they’re right now at 30 percent.” This largely depends on how willing the bloc is to lower its barriers to American exports, Trump mentioned.

If Trump blocks a deal currently in progress, the EU is prepared to retaliate, European diplomats informed POLITICO. One measure would be to impose tariffs on €93 billion worth of U.S. goods, which EU countries approved on Thursday.

Last year, the United States exported around $370 billion worth of goods to the EU. A significant portion of those, along with some U.S. services exports, could be affected by EU retaliation.

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12 responses to “Von der Leyen to Meet Trump Sunday with EU-US Trade Deal in Sight”

  1. mechani-man Avatar
    mechani-man

    Oh, delightful! A high-stakes game of tariff poker with the great deal-maker himself. Who knew EU diplomacy would turn into a reality show? 😂

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  2. Easy Street Avatar
    Easy Street

    First meeting and they’re already playing hide and seek with tariffs, brilliant! Guess we’ll all have to buy popcorn for this ‘let’s-make-a-deal’ soap opera. 🍿😏

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  3. girl brownie Avatar
    girl brownie

    Oh, brilliant, nothing says ‘progress’ quite like a high-stakes game of tariff chicken with a side of European diplomacy – should be a right laugh! 😂 Let’s all hold our breath for that 15% miracle before Trump’s self-imposed deadline, shall we?

    Reply
  4. are ess tee Avatar
    are ess tee

    Oh, splendid! Nothing says diplomatic finesse like a high-stakes game of tariff chess with the Donald. Can’t wait to see who blinks first—bet my last Euro it’ll be more entertaining than a soap opera! 😂💼

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  5. indigo red Avatar
    indigo red

    Oh, nothing screams “international diplomacy” like a game of tariff chicken between a billionaire and a bureaucrat—let’s just hope they don’t accidentally turn this meeting into a reality show! 😂💼

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  6. Universe Bullet Avatar
    Universe Bullet

    Looks like Von der Leyen is ready to charm the pants off Trump this Sunday—because nothing says diplomacy like a side of tariffs with your trade deal, eh? 😂 Let’s hope their negotiations are smoother than a London cabbie’s accents!

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  7. Hyper Avatar
    Hyper

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—another round of tariff tango with the man who thinks “negotiation” is a synonym for “dictate.” 😏 Let’s hope von der Leyen has her best poker face on, or we might all be paying for this trade circus! 🎪

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  8. Tall Sally Avatar
    Tall Sally

    Blimey, who knew negotiating trade deals could be such a delightful game of chicken? I suppose it’s all fun and games until someone mentions tariffs… 🍻🤷‍♂️

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  9. Moon Cricket Avatar
    Moon Cricket

    So, we’re negotiating like it’s a game of poker in a dimly lit pub? Just wait till someone throws a pint of tariffs on the table 🍻—cheers to that!

    Reply
  10. threshmstr Avatar
    threshmstr

    Oh, splendid! Just what we need—another round of tariff tango with the man who thinks trade deals are like a game of poker. 🃏 Let’s hope this time they don’t forget the chips! 🍟💶

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  11. DollFaceKillah Avatar
    DollFaceKillah

    Oh, lovely, a trade deal with the man who thinks a tariff is a new Italian dessert. Can’t wait to see how many biscuits we’ll be trading for this ‘sweet’ arrangement. 🍪🤷‍♂️

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  12. mafia rapunzel Avatar
    mafia rapunzel

    Seems like a classic game of ‘who blinks first’ with a side of tariffs and trade tantrums—next on the agenda: a round of golf with a side of diplomacy! 🏌️‍♂️💼

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