German FinMin: Europe urgently needs new attempt at trade deal with U.S.

Europe urgently needs a new attempt at a trade agreement with the United States, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said in an op-ed piece for Die Welt newspaper published on Monday.

"Our vision is a world free trade area of liberal democracies with a level playing field between close allies," he wrote, adding: "Realistic but ambitious budget consolidation is essential for more competitiveness and investments in Europe." (Writing by Paul Carrel, editing by Rachel More)

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