EU delaying retaliatory tariffs ahead of Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline

Published July 14, 2025 11:34am ET



The European Union is delaying its retaliatory tariffs, which were set to take effect Monday, after President Donald Trump announced in a letter that his 30% tariff will begin for the EU on Aug. 1.

The EU is matching that deadline and hoping to reach a deal before the tariffs begin.

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