Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU imports until July 9

U.S. President Donald Trump has walked back his threat of a 50 percent tariff on EU imports which he claimed would commence this coming Sunday.

Addressing a press pool on Sunday he spoke of quote "a very nice call" with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that led to a delay of the tariff to JULY 9th.

Von der Leyen for her part took to her social media platform to reaffirm the "good" conversation adding that Europe is prepared to promote talks quote "swiftly and decisively."