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EU Malmström: US could extend May 18 deadline for auto tariffs decision

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström told newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung that the deadline regarding US decision on auto tariffs on EU could be extended.

She recalled that “as long as we are in negotiations, no new tariffs will be imposed and we hope the US President will stick to them”. Also, while the deadline for car tariffs decision in May 18, “the deadline can be extended… because of the negotiations between the US and China.”

Though, Malmström reiterated the EU is prepared for any consequences. She pointed to the case of “Boeing and Airbus”. She said, “we are prepared for the worst”, and the retaliation list to US is ready.

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