European leaders are deliberating their strategy in trade negotiations with the US, particularly in light of Trump's tariff threats set to take effect on July 9. The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, expects to receive guidance from EU leaders on whether to pursue a swift agreement to secure trade certainty, or to adopt a more confrontational stance in response to tariff impositions already impacting various goods and sectors. Key figures, including Germany's and Ireland's leaders, stress the urgency of securing a deal to protect jobs and maintain economic stability.
The commission is responsible for trade on behalf of the EU's 27 member states, and is seeking a steer on how to approach the economically critical talks with the White House.
Ireland's prime minister emphasized the need for a deal, stating that it is vital for industry awareness and job protection, which is their top priority.
Diplomats are increasingly pessimistic about negotiating away the 10% baseline tariffs, leading to diverging strategies: a quick deal for business certainty or aggressive retaliation.
Spain's prime minister criticized Trump's threatened tariffs as doubly unfair, emphasizing that Spain already runs a trade deficit with the US.
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