German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address escalating tensions between Europe and the United States, focusing on trade disputes and defense cooperation.
Despite warmer personal relations, the leaders face significant disagreements over EU trade policy, potential tariff retaliation against the US, and the future of a joint fighter jet project. Both countries aim to present a united front as the EU considers a $100 billion tariff response to US measures. The talks also covered NATO security and efforts to stabilize transatlantic relations.
However, the so-called 'Franco-German engine' is showing signs of strain as Europe seeks to assert more power on the global stage.
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