Emmanuel Macron is launching a bid to block EU/US trade talks because of Donald Trump’s refusal to sign up to the Paris climate agreement. Trump enraged Brussels when he described the EU as ‘brutal trading partners’ in a tweet offering support to Britain after the Brexit summit, which also stated, ‘Things are about to change’. Brussels wants to keep new trade deals simple, but is unsure of unpredictable Trump. The US ambassador to the EU warned that Washington would fight ‘unfair barriers’ against American companies. An official said that France is opposed to the initiation of any trade negotiations with countries outside the Paris climate agreement. This stance is at odds with Germany’s position, and could lead to more friction between Paris and Berlin.
EU: Macron and US animosity
Written by David Fletcher 19 Apr 2019Additional Info
- Pray: for fair and upright trade deals that create jobs and stabilise world economy, and for serious awakening to global warming by America and other oil-producing countries. (Proverbs 11:1)
- More: www.express.co.uk/news/world/1113290/emmanuel-macron-donald-trump-eu-us-trade-talks-paris-climate-agreement
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