Report: European Union plans to accelerate trade talks with US

On May 26th, according to foreign media reports, the European Union plans to speed up trade talks with the United States. A European Union Commission spokesperson said on Monday: "Negotiations now have a new impetus. European Union Commission President Von der Leyen had a phone conversation with Trump on Sunday. < b > They agreed to speed up the trade negotiations and maintain close contact ." After the call, Trump postponed the original deadline for imposing 50% tariffs on the European Union by more than a month to July 9 for further negotiations. So far, the European Union's negotiations with the United States have faced many problems and have been unable to find a middle ground that can satisfy both sides. < b > Europeans complain that it is not clear what the US wants, or even who can speak on behalf of the president, while the US accuses the European Union of unfairly targeting US companies through litigation and regulation. European Union Trade Commissioner Sergei Sefcovic is expected to speak to Commerce Secretary Jutnik on Monday, and European Union ambassadors are scheduled to meet urgently on Monday to discuss the latest developments with the European Union Commission.