EU hopes to agree US tariff deal 'in coming days'
Published: 7/9/2025

The European Union aims to reach a US tariff agreement in the next few days to avoid sanctions threatened by President Donald Trump. Discussions have been extended until August 1, with hopes for a deal with the EU, which is a key US trading partner. While Italy's Economy Minister suggests the talks are challenging, progress is being made, with potential benefits for American farmers. The news comes as other US allies brace for possible tariff impositions amid ongoing trade tensions.