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EU Leaders Fail to Agree on New Senior Officials

The EU Informal Leaders Summit concluded without consensus on appointing new senior officials for the next five years. Leaders from 27 member countries discussed candidates for President of the European Council, President of the European Commission, and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policies. Despite expectations, no agreement was reached. European Council President Charles Michel described the meeting as productive but acknowledged more time is needed. Talks will resume at next week’s EU summit.

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EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban

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EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.

Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”

The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.

Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.

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