Macron: Strongly opposes US imposition of 30% tariffs on European Union

French President Emmanuel Macron posted on social media on the 12th that France and the European Union Commission strongly oppose the US announcement on the same day to impose a 30% tariff on European Union exports from August 1. Macron wrote that in the context of European Union unity, the European Commission should demonstrate the European Union's firm determination to defend its own interests. If Europe and the United States cannot reach an agreement by August 1, the European Union should mobilize all tools, including anti-coercion mechanisms, to accelerate the preparation of "credible countermeasures". France supports the European Commission and the United States to step up negotiations with a view to reaching a mutually acceptable agreement by August 1.