At a time when trade tensions are reshaping global power dynamics, Europe faces a direct threat: Washington has imposed a deadline of July 9 to reach a bilateral agreement. After this date, tariffs of up to 70% would hit European exports starting August 1. In this high-tension climate, Brussels is attempting to avoid a head-on clash with a U.S. administration determined to enforce its rules. An express negotiation is underway to prevent a shift to a tariff confrontation.