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Trump Delays 50% EU Tariffs to July 9 as U.S. Stocks Rally

The delay buys negotiators extra time before the July 9 deadline

FILE - Shoppers pass by large-screen televisions on display in a Costco warehouse Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Overview

  • The president postponed the planned 50% levy on European goods from June 1 to July 9 to extend trade talks with Brussels.
  • U.S. markets rebounded sharply, with the S&P 500 rising 2% and Dow and Nasdaq futures up more than 1% on Tuesday.
  • EU chief negotiator Maroš Šefčovič reported productive calls with U.S. officials and full commitment to a deal by July 9.
  • Consumer confidence in May climbed for the first time in six months, boosted by earlier pauses on Chinese tariffs.
  • Nvidia’s stock jumped over 3% ahead of its earnings report on AI growth, while Treasury yields eased as investors regrouped.