France expresses France for the European Union – USA trade agreement, with French Prime Minister Francois Bairou talking about a ‘Black Day’ for the Europe.

“It’s a black day when an alliance of free peoples, united to claim its values and defend its interests, submits‘Bairou wrote on X.

The agreement stipulates that US duties on European products will be in 15% provides’ temporary stability“But it remains”heterogeneous“, Appreciated and Benzame; Deputy Minister of European Affairs of Francewarning of the dangers. Europeans to suffered very heavy losses if ‘they don’t wake up’, He stressed.

Mr. Hadad was pleased with the agreement exemplified “Key areas of the French economy (aeronautics, alcohol, drugs),” excludes “any concession to sensitive our rural areas“And” maintains “intact” European regulations on issues such as computer science and the health“

“But let’s be clear: The situation is not satisfactory and cannot be constant“, Mr. Hadad judged, stressing that Washington ‘made his choice coercion completely despising the WTO rules. ” ‘We need quick conclusions or we will be in danger of getting lost’he added.

And the French Minister of Industry Mark Feratsi ruled that ‘This story did not end’considering that more talks will be needed, for weeks or even months before the agreement was formally finalized.

Correspondingly, the leader of the French far -right Marin Lepen characterized the agreement “political, economic and moral fiasco‘ showing that “National sovereignty is crushed at the expense of Brussels bureaucracy.” “I don’t like what I’m going to say, but he’s right (Lepen) » reported to Politico of his official French Ministry of Finance.

In terms of Emmanuel Macronhis silence is also translated as dissatisfaction.

Germany: Challenge for Businesses 15%

In turn, the German Minister of Economy Katerina Rae stated that EU trade agreement with the US provides security In these difficult times but admitted How the tariff factor of 15% will be a challenge for business.

Also the German government considers it necessary further negotiationssaid a government spokesman for the seconda. ‘It is no secret that in field of steel and aluminum… we consider Necessary further negotiations‘, noted at a press conference.

Added that the details of the agreement must be settled and that “The European Commission and the German Government are now fully committed to it.”

On the other hand, the German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz expressed his satisfaction by saying that “Avoiding an unnecessary escalation of transatlantic relationships.” However, German automakers appear cautiousas the duty 15% is considered high.

Melon: Positive reached agreement with the US, but I have to see the details

In the same climate as Mertz is the Italian Prime Minister Georgia Melon who stressed that “Brussels and Member States avoided the trap of those who sought frontal conflict” with the US.

However, he stressed that he cannot judge the content of the agreement in detail as he has not seen the details.

Earlier, sources of the Italian government argued that their main purpose were to rise the products and the areas where will excluded from dutieswith special reference to fashion, exports of food and mechanical accessories.

Belgian Prime Minister: One thing is clear: It’s time to relieve, not celebrations

“As we await the full details of the new EU-US trade agreement, one thing is clear: it is a time to relieve, not celebrations,” Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Weber said via X. “The duties will increase in many areas and some key questions remain unanswered.”

Sanchez supports the agreement, but “without enthusiasm”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he appreciated the Commission’s constructive effort to reach a trade agreement with the US and supports the deal, but “without enthusiasm”.

European businesses are wondering to have to be happy or regretted

In the meantime, European businesses are wondering that they have to be happy or regretted by the agreement.

“Those who are waiting for hurricane are grateful to the storm,” said Wolfgang Große Entrup, head of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). “Further escalation was avoided. However, the price is high for both sides. European exports lose competitiveness. US consumers pay for duties. “