After a weekend conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, President Donald Trump has agreed to delay the implementation of 50 percent tariffs on EU products. The tariffs were scheduled to take effect June 1, but a new deadline is now in place. “July 9th would be the date,” said Trump. “She said we will rapidly get together and see if we can work something out.” Tensions escalated on Friday when Trump threatened to impose the 50 percent tariffs. The EU’s chief trade negotiator responded by saying negotiations should be based on ‘mutual respect, not threats.’ The tone quieted down on Sunday. Both world leaders described their conversation as a good call.
