France and Germany are taking different approaches in the ongoing EU-US trade dispute. Germany seeks a quick agreement, while France stresses the importance of not appearing weak. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates for focusing on strategic sectors, while French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes collective interests without compromising. The US has imposed significant tariffs on EU imports, and negotiations are intensifying as the 9 July deadline approaches. The EU's zero-for-zero tariff proposal seems unlikely to be accepted by the US, leading to a reconsideration of strategies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)