Core Points - The European Union and the United States have reached a new trade agreement, with the U.S. imposing a 15% tariff on products imported from the EU [1] - French Prime Minister François Bérou criticized the agreement as a "surrender" by the EU, indicating dissatisfaction among French officials regarding the "imbalance" of the deal [1] - French officials express concerns that the current trade situation is unsustainable and highlights a structural change in U.S. trade policy, which they believe disregards World Trade Organization rules [1] Group 1 - The new trade agreement aims to provide temporary stability for economic participants threatened by U.S. tariff escalations [1] - French Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad emphasized the need for a reevaluation of the trade relationship, stating that the current situation is not satisfactory and poses risks of being completely undermined [1] - Minister for Foreign Trade Laurent Saint-Martin pointed out the imbalance in trade, particularly in the digital services sector, and called for efforts to achieve a balance in trade relations [1] Group 2 - Saint-Martin advocates for a stronger and more assertive stance against the U.S., suggesting that the final agreement may differ if the EU demonstrates its counter-capacity [2]
【环球财经】法国总理抨击美欧新贸易协议 多位法国官员称协议“不平衡”
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-07-28 13:10