Macron and Scholz Call for EU Unity, Stronger Industry Amid Trump Threats
Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz emphasized the need for European unity and competitiveness in response to President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
EU Retaliation Plans
The EU has prepared a list of American companies to target with retaliatory tariffs if Trump carries out his threats.
Protecting Steel Sector
Chancellor Scholz urged the protection of the European steel sector, emphasizing its strategic importance and calling for a summit to address the issue.
Challenges and Leadership
Macron and Scholz face political challenges at home and have had policy disagreements, but they projected strength and called for a united EU response to US tariffs.
Trump's Renewed Threats
Trump has renewed threats of tariffs on EU exports, highlighting a $350 billion trade deficit.
Scholz's Plea for Competitiveness
Scholz echoed the European steel industry's request for a meeting to discuss solutions to rising costs and foreign steel imports.
Strategic Dialogue with Auto Industry
The European Commission will start a strategic dialogue with the car industry to address climate protection concerns and CO2 emission limits.
Reducing EU Automaker Sanctions
France and Germany support reducing EU sanctions on automakers not meeting pollution rules.
Concern over Extreme Right
Scholz expressed concern about the rise of extreme right-wing movements in Western societies, which he believes weaken Europe.
Elysee Treaty Anniversary
The meeting in Paris marked the anniversary of the 1963 Elysee Treaty between Konrad Adenauer and Charles de Gaulle.