Tariffs: Merz talks with Meloni, Macron and von der Leyen over the weekend

Frankfurt (Germany), 7 July (LaPresse) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the tariff issue with the United States. This was announced at a press conference by German government spokesman Stefan Kornelius. "Time is of the essence. Time is money in the truest sense of the word. The talks are not yet concluded. Chancellor Merz is in close coordination with his European partners and with the Commission. Over the weekend, he also had telephone conversations with the Commission President, as well as with the French President, the Italian Prime Minister and others,‘ Kornelius explained, referring to Merz's statement that he wanted to reach a quick and simple agreement with the US. ’We believe it is in everyone's interest to reach a negotiated solution, as both sides benefit from free trade," the spokesman added.