Donald Trump indicates possible deal with EU in the customs dispute

In the customs conflict with the European Union, US President Donald Trump announced a letter to the EU. When asked by a journalist, whether he is optimistic about a deal with the EU, he said: “We are probably two days away from sending them a letter. We are in conversation with you. I just want you to know that a letter means a deal.”

So far, no letter has been expected in the EU Commission. Negotiations on an amicable solution continued, it said on Monday. Brussels have been negotiating Washington in the customs dispute for a long time – the outcome remains open.

On Monday, Trump published more than a dozen letters with customs specifications to different countries, especially in Asia. He also postponed the deadline for new imports by almost a month. Actually, the deadline would have expired this Wednesday (July 9). From August 1st, new tariffs are to be raised to exports from other countries to the USA.

Shortly before, Trump had settled again – he insists on his customs period on August 1st. The Republican wrote Truth Social on his platform: “Nothing has changed on this date, and nothing will change. In other words: All amounts are due from August 1, 2025”. He added: “No extensions are granted.”

Hours later, the Republican had not completely committed himself to the liability of the new customs period. When asked whether the deadline for August 1, he said in the presence of journalists on Monday evening (local time): “I would say binding, but not 100 percent.” He showed himself open if the trading partners submit a proposal to him.