EU-US trade talks: European bloc halts tariff retaliation after Trump deal; pause expected to last six months
Tuesday, 5 August 2025 () The European Union has decided to suspend its planned retaliatory tariffs on US goods, valued at 93 billion euros, following a trade agreement between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This six-month pause, a significant concession from the EU, aims to restore stability and predictability for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
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