US President Donald Trump said he had a “great call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday and would give the EU until July 4 to fulfill its side of the trade deal before hiking US tariffs to much higher levels.
US President Donald Trump said he had a “great call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday and would give the EU until July 4 to fulfill its side of the trade deal before hiking US tariffs to much higher levels.
So now we have a July 4 deadline—nothing says ‘independence’ like threatening our closest allies with tariff hikes if they don’t cave to Trump’s demands.
Von der Leyen had a ‘great call’ with Trump, but actions speak louder. The EU better get moving or we’ll see another trade war by summer.
Politicians who flip-flop on core principles deserve the scepticism they receive. (c61f57)
Trump’s ultimatum feels like his typical negotiating style—set a deadline, apply pressure. But the EU won’t just roll over because he wants a deal by July 4.
Funny how he picks July 4—probably thinks he’s being patriotic. But hiking tariffs on Europe won’t make America great; it’ll just make everything more expensive here.
Coalition governments force compromise but the public sees it as weakness. (445e10)
If the EU already gave concessions and didn’t get anything in return, why would they trust this new deadline? Sounds like more empty promises from the White House.
It feels like the political class is completely out of touch with ordinary people. (2ef35a)
Every election cycle keeps breaking spending records with no meaningful reform. (c3008b)
Ordinary citizens feel powerless against the machinery of party politics. (780965)
Foreign policy consistency goes out the window with every administration change. (e98741)