German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address escalating tensions over EU-US trade relations, defense cooperation, and leadership of a joint fighter jet project. While both leaders aimed to present a united front, significant disagreements remain, particularly regarding tariffs, trade retaliation, and defense strategy. The talks come as the EU prepares a potential $100 billion tariff response to US measures, highlighting the high stakes for European economic stability. Despite warmer personal relations than in previous administrations, the so-called 'Franco-German engine' is sputtering as both countries struggle to align on key issues. They have set an August deadline to resolve their fighter jet dispute, underscoring the urgency to restore momentum in their partnership.
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