German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has welcomed the EU-US trade deal, but German industry fears losses. France criticizes the deal as a threat to sovereignty.

The EU-US trade deal, which foresees tariffs of 15% on European exports, has been welcomed by German chancellor Friedrich Merz, who says it avoids a trade war. However, German industry is anticipating significant losses, especially in sectors like cars and chemicals. France, on the other hand, is criticizing the deal, accusing it of pandering to US interests and undermining sovereignty. The French opposition denounces the terms of the agreement as capitulation. Ursula von der Leyen described the deal as favorable, but discontent persists among European industry.