The United States is not ready to strike a symmetrical tariffs deal with the European Union, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, APA reports.
"Obviously, the Americans are not ready to sign a symmetrical agreement on tariffs," he said after talks with visiting Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. "On our part, we offer an open access to a tariff-free market because we, the Europeans, are convinced that open markets are beneficial for all sides, both importers and exporters."
According to Merz, the tariffs negotiations are proceeding intensively. "The European Commission is negotiating for entire Europe and we need an agreement for entire Europe," he added.
