EU's von der Leyen had "good exchange" with Trump over phone, Commission says

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump held a “good exchange” on Sunday, according to a Commission spokesperson speaking on Monday. The spokesperson emphasised that the EU remains committed to finalising a trade agreement with Washington by July 9.

“Our goal is to secure a deal with the United States and avoid the imposition of tariffs, which we believe are harmful,” the spokesperson said during a daily press briefing. “We seek win-win solutions, not outcomes that hurt both sides.”

The Trump administration has indicated that formal notices will be sent to trade partners who fail to reach an agreement by July 9, warning of increased tariffs set to take effect on August 1.

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