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Macron-Merz to Hold Talks on NATO and EU-US Trade Row
GERMANY, JUL 22 – Merz and Macron aim to resolve defense project disputes and EU-US trade tensions as the US threatens 30% tariffs on $200 billion in EU exports, officials said.
- At 6:30 pm, Friedrich Merz hosted Emmanuel Macron at Villa Borsig, where they discussed NATO security, trade tensions, and the FCAS fighter jet project.
- Approaching August 1, the threat of new US duties hung over discussions, as US President Donald Trump threatened 30% tariffs on EU goods, risking a $200 billion export market.
- Meanwhile, defense cooperation complications surfaced over a three-nation project, Eric Trappier said the tripartite fighter jet project faces feasibility challenges in its three-nation leadership structure.
- Following their discussions, Merz and Macron agreed to resolve FCAS differences by the end of August, a German government spokesperson said.
- Merz said `And we both feel a great obligation to continue working on this in the coming years`, as the fifth-generation fighter jet is expected to start replacing Rafale and Eurofighters from 2040.
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