Merz ‘delusional’ over US sparing German cars in EU trade deal

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s belief that Germany’s car industry will evade US tariffs is deemed “delusional” by EU trade officials, who assert that US President Trump is focused on reducing German car imports. Despite Merz’s push for a framework deal akin to the recent US-UK agreement, EU negotiators warn that automotive tariffs are among the most challenging issues to resolve, with severe economic implications for Germany’s export-dependent economy.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: EU officials believe that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is mistaken in thinking that Germany’s car industry will avoid US tariffs, as the US is focused on reducing car imports from Germany, making negotiations difficult.

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