Macron: Strongly opposes the United States imposing a 30% tariff on the EU.

[Macron: Strongly Opposes US Imposing 30% Tariff on EU] French President Macron stated on social media on the 12th that France and the European Commission strongly oppose the US's announcement to impose a 30% tariff on EU exports starting August 1. Macron wrote that in the context of EU unity, the Commission should demonstrate the EU's determination to firmly defend its own interests. If the US and EU cannot reach an agreement before August 1, the EU should mobilize all tools, including the anti-coercion mechanism, to accelerate the preparation of "credible countermeasures." France supports the Commission in intensifying negotiations with the US in hopes of reaching a mutually acceptable agreement before August 1.