Merz and Macron Just Didn’t Want to Get Into a Trade War With Trump

The European Union (EU) officials involved in negotiating the recent trade agreement with the United States (US) believe the deal they reached was the best possible outcome, given the circumstances. According to sources familiar with their thinking, the officials did not want to engage in a trade war with the US President, Donald Trump. The agreement, which was reached on Sunday, is seen by the EU officials as a compromise that avoids further escalation of trade tensions between the two parties. While the details of the agreement have not been made public, it is believed to have addressed some of the concerns raised by the US regarding trade imbalances and market access. The officials involved in the negotiations reportedly acknowledged that the deal may not be perfect, but they felt it was the least-bad option available to the EU at the time. The focus was on finding a way to de-escalate the trade tensions and prevent a potentially damaging trade war between the two economic powerhouses.