French President says the world lives “90 days of uncertainty” and mentions that there are still in force, such as those applied to steel and aluminum
France President Emmanuel Macron (Renaissance, Centro) classified as “fragile“The announced by the head of the Executive of the United States, Donald Trump (Republican Party). Still, it is a”signal and an open door for negotiation”.
On Wednesday (9.abr), Trump reported that there would be a 90 -day truce at reciprocal rates above 10% – with the exception of China, whose current fare is 145%. The Republican stated that the suspension was because more than 75 countries sought representatives of the US government to negotiate a solution to commercial disputes.
Made this Friday (11.abr.2025) in the X (Ex-Twitter), Macron said the measure is fragile “Because 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum and cars and 10% rates on all other products are still in force”.
The French President mentioned that the break “means 90 days of uncertainty”For world trade.
“Our goal remains simple: negotiate to remove these unfair rates and obtain a balanced agreement without asymmetry. Together with the European Commission, we must be strong: Europe must continue to work on all the necessary counterfeit and mobilize all available levers to protect itself, also to prevent third countries flows from disturbing our market”Wrote Macron.
“France is ready. Europe must be. Let’s remain lucid, united and defend our interests firmly”Said the French president.
After US truce, the EU (European Union). The decision was announced by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Thursday (10.abr).
Von der Leyen stated that “Want to give a chance”To the Americans. But, according to her, the EU will continue to draw a retaliation strategy if negotiations fail over the next 90 days.
She stated that tariffs affect both companies and consumers and reinforced the idea of a free trade agreement with zero rates between the US and EU.
“The European Union is still committed to constructive negotiations with the United States, with the aim of establishing friendly and mutually beneficial trade relationships. At the same time, Europe is focused on diversifying business partners, aligning with countries that represent 87% of global negotiations and share our commitment to free exchanges of goods, services and ideals ”said the president of the European Commission.
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