EU-US Trade Deal Possible by July 9: Von der Leyen's Announcement Sparks Optimism

EU and US inch closer to trade deal: Von der Leyen confirms potential agreement by July 9. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, recently announced the possibility of finalizing a trade agreement with the United States by July 9th. This statement follows a phone call between von der Leyen and US President Trump where they discussed trade and tariff issues. Von der Leyen expressed the EU's readiness for swift and decisive negotiations. The news is significant given the ongoing trade relations between the two economic powerhouses. The potential agreement suggests a positive step towards strengthening economic ties and cooperation. The specific details of the potential agreement remain undisclosed, but the announcement has generated considerable optimism among international observers.