The main role in trading with Washington belongs to Paris and Berlin
The US government introduces 15 percent of tasks to most of the goods imported from Europe. This decision is the result of the agreement between the head of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Lyain and US President Donald Trump.
The main role in trading with Washington belongs to Paris and Berlin. According to Bloomberg, the national government “tied the hands of the negotiators.”
According to the publication, Ursula Von Der Leyen quickly abandoned the original EU's goal – to achieve a balanced and mutual agreement. The article noted that German Prime Minister Friedrich Mertz and French President Emmanuel Macron are seeking to soothe the United States during the negotiation process.