French President Macron stated that France is aligned with the position of the President of the European Commission and strongly opposes the US announcement of imposing a comprehensive 30% tariff on EU export goods starting August 1. Before this statement was issued, the European Commission had engaged in intensive negotiations with the US over the past several weeks, during which sincere and solid proposals were made.
Based on European unity, the European Commission must firmly uphold the determination to defend EU interests. This particularly means that if an agreement cannot be reached by August 1, credible countermeasures must be prepared quickly, mobilizing all available means, including (anti-coercion tools) and others.
On this basis, France will fully support the European Commission's position in the negotiations. The negotiations will be further intensified, aiming to reach an agreement acceptable to both parties by August 1, reflecting the mutual respect that should exist between the EU and the US as trade partners, and safeguarding the common interests and close value chains of both sides.