French President Emmanuel Macron has added his voice to the growing chorus of disapproval from the European Union regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on EU exports to the United States, effective August 1.
In a statement on X, Macron conveyed France’s “very strong disapproval” of the tariff announcement, noting that it comes after weeks of “intensive engagement” by the European Commission in good-faith negotiations with the United States.
“France fully supports the European Commission in the negotiations, which will now intensify, to reach a mutually acceptable agreement by August 1, reflecting the respect that trading partners like the European Union and the United States owe each other, with their common interests and integrated value chains,” Macron wrote.
His remarks echo the strong reaction from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who earlier sharply criticized Trump’s decision. Von der Leyen stated the EU is open to a negotiated solution but warned that the bloc is prepared to implement proportionate countermeasures if the U.S. does not withdraw its decision.
The new tariffs announced by Trump not only affect the EU but also Mexico. Earlier this week, the U.S. President also revealed new tariffs on several other countries, including Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Brazil, along with a 50% tariff on copper.
