German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address growing divisions between their countries, particularly over defense strategy and trade policy. Despite warmer personal relations compared to previous leadership, the so-called 'Franco-German engine' is struggling to drive European unity as disagreements persist on issues like NATO cooperation and how to respond to potential US tariffs. Both leaders emphasized the need for trade stability and lower tariffs, but their talks highlighted the challenges of presenting a united European front. The meeting comes as the EU considers a massive $100 billion tariff retaliation against the US, underscoring the high stakes for transatlantic relations. The outcome of these discussions will be crucial for the EU's ability to navigate global economic and security challenges.
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