Here is the full text of the letter of Donald Trump to Ursula von der leyen where yes threaten duties at 30% atEuropean Union From August 1st:
«Dear Lady President, it is a great honor for me to send her this letter, as it shows the Force and theI commit of ours commercial relations and the fact that the United States of America have agreed to continue collaborate with theEuropean Uniondespite one of our largest commercial deficits With you. Nonetheless, we decided to go on, but only with a TRADE more balanced and fair.
Therefore, we invite you to participate in the Extraordinary economy of the United Statesby far the market number one in the world. We had years to discuss ours commercial relations with theEuropean Union And we concluded that we must abandon these commercial deficits in the long term, large and persistent, generated by yours tariff policies And non -tariff and from yours commercial barriers. Our relationships have unfortunately been anything but mutual.
Starting from1 August 2025we will apply toEuropean Union a rate of only the 30% on EU products shipped to United Statesdistinct from all sectoral rates. The Trasborted goods To evade one customs rate higher will be subject to such customs rate higher. Please understand that the 30% it is far lower than necessary to eliminate the Commercial deficit gap that we have with theEU.
As you know, they will not be there customs rates if theEuropean Unionor the companies within theEUwill decide to build or produce products in United States And, in fact, we will do everything possible to get the authorizations Quickly, professionally and regularly – in other words, within a few weeks.
THE’European Union will allow a Full access And open al United States marketwithout being charged to us customs ratesin an attempt to reduce theHigh commercial deficit. If for any reason you decide to Increase your rates and of reactthe amount, whatever the increase chosen, will come added al 30% that we apply.
Please understand that these rates they are necessary for correct the many years of tariff policies And non -tariff And commercial barriers ofEuropean Union that cause the huge And unsustainable commercial deficits borne by the United States. This deficit represents a severe threat for ours economy and, in fact, for ours national security! We can’t wait to collaborate With you as yours commercial partner For many years to come.
If you wish Open your commercial marketsuntil now closedto United States and eliminate your tariff policies And non -tariff and the commercial barrierswe could evaluate a change to this letter. These rates they could be changed, al rally or al decreasedepending on ours relationship with yours Village. You will never be disappointed by United States of America.
Thanks for your attention to this issue. With best wishes, Donald J. Trump».