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Trump delays new Europe tariffs, days after announcing them

Rob Beschizza
May 26, 2025
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U.S. president Donald Trump is already slowing plans to hit imports from Europe with a 50% tariff, days after announcing them. EU president Ursula Von Leyden called for time, he says. "Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively," she wrote.

"I received a call today from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Euro…

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