Trump gives EU until America’s 250th birthday to make a decision on tariffs

Published May 7, 2026 3:57pm ET



President Donald Trump said he agreed to give the European Union until July 4, 2026, the day of the nation’s 250th birthday, to fulfill a “historic” trade deal with the United States or risk higher tariffs.

Trump claimed he had a “great call” with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, on Thursday in a Truth Social post.

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