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EU chooses further talks — for now — as Trump’s tariff threat escalates

By Joanna Sopinska and Oscar Pandiello ( July 14, 2025, 11:11 GMT | Insight) -- The European Commission's strategy of delaying immediate retaliation and pursuing further talks with the US received support today from a majority of EU trade ministers, ahead of their emergency meeting in Brussels. Some ministers also stressed the importance of bolstering the EU's negotiating position by showcasing its ability to retaliate, if a satisfactory deal isn't reached by Aug. 1.The European Commission's strategy of delaying immediate retaliation and pursuing further talks with the US was supported today by a majority of EU trade ministers ahead of their emergency meeting in Brussels. Some ministers also stressed the importance of bolstering the EU's negotiating position by showcasing its ability to retaliate if a satisfactory deal is not reached by Aug. 1....

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