Donald Trump sets a deadline for taxes

7. May 2026, 21:45

Donald Trump is the leader of the USA. He sent a message to the European Union. This message is an ultimatum. An ultimatum is a final warning with a threat.

The EU and the USA have a trade deal. Donald Trump says: The EU is too slow. He sets a date. The date is July 4. This is a special day for the USA. It is the birthday of the USA.

Donald Trump threatens with high taxes. These taxes apply to goods from other countries. Goods from Europe will become very expensive. Donald Trump wrote this on his website. He spoke to Ursula von der Leyen before. She leads the EU Commission.

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Definitions

Taxes: A tax is money for the state. You pay it when you bring goods across a border.
Ultimatum: An ultimatum is a final request. It has a time limit. If you do not act, you face a punishment.
Trade deal: A trade deal is a contract between countries. It sets rules for buying and selling goods.

People

Donald Trump: Donald Trump is a politician. He is the leader of the USA.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen is a politician. She leads the European Union Commission.

Locations

USA: The USA is a large country in North America.
European Union: The European Union is a group of many countries.

Sources

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