With the tariff deadline fast approaching, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for a swift and straightforward trade agreement between the EU and the U.S., as both sides continue talks to avoid a potential economic standoff.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for a "quick and simple" trade agreement with the United States, stressing the urgency as the July 9 deadline for additional U.S. tariffs on EU goods nears.
“We have less than two weeks until July 9,” Merz said at a press conference during the EU summit in Brussels. He emphasized the need for swift action, noting, “We all agree that we must reach a quick result — there is no disagreement.”
His comments followed EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement that the bloc had received the latest negotiation draft from Washington and was currently reviewing it.
U.S. President Donald Trump had previously threatened to impose a 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1, citing stalled negotiations. However, after a conversation with von der Leyen, he postponed the implementation to July 9.
On Thursday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt hinted that Trump may still extend the deadline, saying the date was "not critical" and the final decision rests with the president.
Talks between the EU and U.S. are ongoing as both sides seek to finalize a deal and avoid a trade escalation.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to carry on as leader on Friday (8 May) after his ruling Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local elections. Labour lost hundreds of councillors across the country, as some figures in the party said he should stand down.
China’s leading chipmakers are funnelling unprecedented sums into research and development as Beijing accelerates efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology amid intensifying U.S. export restrictions.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel aims to eventually end its reliance on U.S. financial military support within the next decade. The decision signals a long-term shift in the country’s defence policy as it seeks to deepen ties with Gulf states.
Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s billionaire former prime minister, has been released on parole from prison on Monday (11 May). Shinawatra served part of an eight-month sentence that capped years of legal battles, political turmoil and controversy surrounding his return from exile.
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Centre-right leader Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on Saturday, propelled into office on promises of change after years of economic stagnation and strained ties with key allies under his predecessor Viktor Orbán.
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