The European Union, it appears, did not receive a purported letter from the United States. This letter, allegedly from President Donald Trump’s administration, was said to demand the submission of the best offers on trade negotiations by Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Following a telephone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, President Trump purportedly reestablished a July 9 deadline, allowing for dialogue between Washington and Brussels to proceed. However, it remains unclear whether this letter was sent to the negotiating partners.
A representative from the European Commission, when asked for further information, chose not to disclose the particulars regarding documents and proposals that have been exchanged between the EU and the US during their ongoing trade discussions.
In the words of the spokesperson, ‘What we can say is that following the recent call between Presidents von der Leyen and Trump, both sides agreed to accelerate the pace of talks.’ Indeed, reports indicate expedited discussions this week between technical teams in Washington, as well as an imminent meeting in Paris between EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic and U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer.
These developments highlight the ongoing, complex negotiations between these two economic powerhouses and the importance of accurate, reliable information in understanding the evolving state of affairs.
