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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: France Slams EU-US Trade Pact as 'Submission' While Other EU States Relieved
Caption: France Slams EU-US Trade Pact as ‘Submission’ While Other EU States Relieved. France condemned the EU-US trade deal, calling it a “submission,” while other EU nations expressed relief over averting a trade war with the U.S. The agreement will impose a 15% tariff on most EU goods, though it offers protection for vital sectors like cars and pharmaceuticals. President Trump hailed the agreement, calling it “the biggest deal ever made,” after successfully leveraging tariff threats. Prime Minister Francois Bayrou criticized the deal as a resignation of Europe's sovereignty, while President Macron remained silent on the matter. Despite the French backlash, most European countries supported the deal, acknowledging that a failed agreement would have harmed economies like Germany’s. German Chancellor Merz emphasized that avoiding a trade conflict was crucial for the export-oriented German economy. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic defended the deal as the best possible outcome under difficult circumstances, avoiding a potential 30% tariff. While countries like Sweden and Spain reluctantly accepted the deal, calling it the “least bad alternative,” the framework provides some certainty for future EU-US relations. The European Commission, responsible for managing trade, will continue to work on the finer details of the agreement despite some member states’ dissatisfaction. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,France EU-US trade deal,tariffs,U.S. trade policy,European Union,President Trump,French criticism,EU member reactions,EU trade commissioner,economic impact,Germany's economy,trade conflict
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