France Urges Focus on US Trade Deal Amid Tariff Threats
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure says the EU remains committed to a trade deal with the US. He urged focus on the process despite car tariff threats.
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France Finance Minister Roland Lescure dismissed United States threats to increase car tariffs, maintaining commitment to a mid-2025 trade deadline. The response follows an announcement last Friday by the U.S. to raise duties on European vehicles due to legislative delays. Tariff escalations threaten the EUR/USD exchange rate and transatlantic trade relations.



