Reporter Asks Karoline Leavitt Point Blank About E.U. Trade Negotiations: 'Should We Expect A Deal Soon?'

During a press briefing on Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about U.S. trade negotiations with the European Union.

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00:00With a few days to the August 9th deadline, how are the negotiations with Europe going?

00:06Is there some sticking points? What are they? Can we expect a delay or should we expect a deal soon?

00:14Well, I believe the deadline is August 1st.

00:18As for the European Union, they continue to be very eager in negotiating with our country

00:23for obvious reasons on ways to lower their tariff and their non-tariff barriers

00:27that we have long said harm our workers and our companies.

00:31So the President's trade team continue to be in talks with the European Union.

00:35Would he accept or would he put forth a postponement of the August 1st?

00:41He's already said he will not.

00:42Oh, and go ahead.