Macron Pushes Back on EU-US Trade Pact Expectations
French president says current deal is just a starting point
President Emmanuel Macron has expressed skepticism over the recently proposed EU-US trade agreement, asserting that it should be seen as only the first step in a broader rebalancing of transatlantic economic relations.
Speaking on the sidelines of a European summit, Macron emphasized the need for stronger safeguards to protect European industries and strategic sectors.
His remarks reflect growing concerns in France over dependency on U.S. markets and technology amid intensifying global competition.