The European Union’s leading members are at loggerheads over how to react to Washington’s tariff threats, with Germany urging conciliation and France advocating a harder line, according to senior officials.
Germany, whose export-led economy would have much to lose in a trade conflict, wants to offer President Donald Trump what officials call a mini trade deal, including lower import tariffs for U.S. cars. France is opposed, however, fearing Mr. Trump would see the move as a sign of weakness and raise his demands.
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