Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed cautious optimism about securing a US-EU trade deal soon. He emphasized the need for low tariffs and mentioned ongoing communication with the US government. As Trump’s pause on reciprocal tariffs ends, the US has notified several countries about impending duties, while the EU has not yet finalized a trade framework. Trump has threatened high tariffs on EU goods, which could significantly impact Germany's economy, already struggling post-COVID and with rising energy prices. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)