French Trade Minister Calls for Progress Amid U.S. Tariff Threats

French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier emphasized the importance of continuing with trade agreements in response to the U.S. tariff threats on EU cars. His remarks followed a G7 trade ministers meeting in Paris, with the backdrop of President Trump's announcement to increase tariffs on EU cars.

French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier on Wednesday urged the necessity of advancing with international trade agreements amid a backdrop of escalating U.S. tariff threats on European Union vehicles.

Speaking at a press conference marking the conclusion of a Group of Seven trade ministers meeting in Paris, Forissier framed the U.S. actions as a call to maintain progress.

The gathering took place ahead of the upcoming G7 summit in mid-June, following U.S. President Donald Trump's disclosure of plans to hike car tariffs from the EU from 15% to 25%.