Brussels, Belgium, May 25, 2025 (AFP) - EU chief vows to advance trade talks after 'good' Trump call

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed Sunday to move "swiftly" to reach a trade deal with the United States, saying she held a "good call" with President Donald Trump following his threat of 50-percent tariffs on the bloc. "Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively," the European Commission president posted on X. "To reach a good deal, we would need the time until July 9," she added. ec/jj ...

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