German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address growing tensions between their countries, particularly over defense leadership and looming trade disputes with the US.
Despite warmer personal relations than in previous administrations, the leaders remain divided on key issues such as NATO strategy and how to respond to potential US tariffs. The talks come as the EU considers a massive $100 billion tariff retaliation against the US, highlighting the high stakes for European unity. Both leaders emphasized the need for trade stability and low tariffs, but their disagreements threaten to stall the traditional Franco-German 'engine' that drives EU policy.
The outcome of these discussions will be crucial for the future of European defense and economic policy.
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