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French Finance Minister Eric Lombard expressed his dissatisfaction with the escalating trade conflict between the US and the EU, describing it as “idiotic”. In response, he plans to visit the US soon in an attempt to alleviate the tension. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday his intention to impose a 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages, a move that came in reaction to the EU’s own retaliatory measures against the US’s comprehensive steel tariffs.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250314-french-finance-minister-calls-trade-war-idiotic-plans-us-trip