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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Germany's Merz 'Cautiously Optimistic' About U.S.-EU Trade Deal
Caption: Germany’s Merz ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About U.S.-EU Trade Deal. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he's “cautiously optimistic” a trade deal between the EU and the U.S. could be reached within days — or by the end of the month at the latest - According to Politico. Speaking to lawmakers in Berlin, Merz stressed the urgency of lowering tariffs and protecting jobs, especially as Trump’s tariffs — including 25% on cars and 50% on steel — continue to strain Germany’s export-driven economy. He confirmed close talks with both Washington and Brussels, but warned that Germany acting alone“ would achieve nothing,” urging unity across all 27 EU countries. Meanwhile, the U.S. has reportedly offered a baseline 10% tariff deal, with exceptions for sensitive goods. Trump says he’s days away from formalizing it — but if talks fail, steep tariffs could return by August 1. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Germany,Merz,trade,deal,EU,U.S.,tariffs,Trump,economy,jobs,exports,cars,steel,negotiations,Brussels,Washington,unity,baseline,agreement,sensitive,goods,August
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