US trade deal: How Trump’s latest tariff threat is complicating negotiations within the EU

The EU institutions are negotiating the implementation of tariff reductions on US goods. Following Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat, the European Commission and the Council are urging swift action.

06. May 2026
Ursula von der Leyen, Donald Trump
In July, the EU and the US reached a tariff agreement, which must now be implemented by both sides. (picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jacquelyn Martin)

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Last updated: 06. May 2026