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Strategic competition

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Chancellor Merz warned that the agreement would “substantially damage” Germany’s economy, while Prime Minister Bayrou called its signing a “dark day” for the EU. The agreement sets a 15% U.S. tariff for most EU goods.

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German and French leaders criticize U.S.-EU trade deal

Chancellor Merz warned that the agreement would “substantially damage” Germany’s economy, while Prime Minister Bayrou called its signing a “dark day” for the EU. The agreement sets a 15% U.S. tariff for most EU goods.

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  1. German and French leaders criticize U.S.-EU trade deal

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    Germany's Chancellor Merz said the deal would "substantially damage" the German economy, and France's Prime Minister Bayrou called its signing a "dark day" for the EU.

    Chancellor Merz warned that the agreement would “substantially damage” Germany’s economy, while Prime Minister Bayrou called its signing a “dark day” for the EU. The agreement sets a 15% U.S. tariff for most EU goods.

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