Macron Says He Left Washington with Little Hope on U.s. Tariffs
French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged on Friday that he left Washington after talks this week with President Donald Trump with scant hope that the European Union would avoid U.S. trade tariffs. Macron said the Trump administration's trade strategy - and particularly its understanding of value-added taxes - was flawed. The U.S. president announced a 25% tariff on all imports from the European Union, which Macron described as "factually false" and resulting from misunderstandings about value-added taxes.
- This diplomatic setback highlights the challenges in navigating complex international trade disputes, where rhetoric often outruns constructive dialogue.
- How will the escalating trade tensions between the EU and the US impact the long-term economic resilience of both regions?