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Trump Gives EU July 4 Deadline for Trade Deal Ratification or Face Tariff Hikes

President Donald Trump has set a July 4 deadline for the European Union to ratify a trade deal, warning of significantly higher tariffs if they fail to reach an agreement. He discussed the issue with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

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