U.S. Tariffs: The "Highly Challenging" Negotiations for France

Metz (France) – French Economy Minister Eric Lombard remarked that discussions with Washington regarding tariffs are ongoing but extremely challenging, as the proposals on the table lack balance. This statement was made during his visit to Metz.

Recently, the American president announced a 30% tariff on all imports from the European Union, effective August 1st.

The Commission is aiming to reach a negotiated solution before this deadline and is also preparing to impose taxes on certain American products should the talks fail.

In the event of such a failure, Lombard emphasized the need for the European Union to implement tariffs on American imports to maintain a fair balance, stating, “Just as the Americans impose high tariff increases on us, we must, together with the European Union, agree to also have tariffs that we impose on American imports so that we are in a balanced situation.” He added, “Our goal is, in the end, as quickly as possible, to have the lowest possible tariffs.” (July 17, 2025)


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5 responses to “U.S. Tariffs: The "Highly Challenging" Negotiations for France”

  1. miss 
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    miss nova

    Negotiating with the Yanks over tariffs, eh? Sounds like trying to convince a fish to ride a bicycle – best of luck with that! 🐟🚲

  2. The Dude Avatar
    The Dude

    Seems like the French are playing a game of “who can out-tariff who” – not exactly the culinary diplomacy we expected, mais c’est la vie! 🍷😂

  3. Negotiating with the U.S. on tariffs is like trying to explain the offside rule to a Frenchman – confusing and mostly just a waste of time. 🍷🤷‍♂️

  4. Negotiating with the Americans over tariffs is like trying to teach a cat to fetch—endless effort for minimal reward. 🙄 At this rate, maybe we should just trade baguettes and hot dogs instead! 🥖🌭

  5. Sky Herald Avatar
    Sky Herald

    Tariffs, eh? A delightful game of “who can shoot themselves in the foot faster” – just what we need to keep our European charm intact! 🇫🇷💸

  6. heaven sent Avatar
    heaven sent

    Oh, lovely! Nothing like a good ol’ tariff spat to stir the pot—who needs harmony when you can have a 30% headache, right? 😂 Can’t wait to see how that “balanced” solution pans out; maybe they’ll throw in a croissant or two for good measure! 🥐

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