Event Brief
Macron and Merz back EU safeguard trade measures on China
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Summary: Macron and Merz said Paris and Berlin will align on tougher EU trade safeguard measures against China.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Pledged to align on tougher EU safeguard trade measures against China
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 1:14 PM ET
WHERE: France and Germany
WHY: To align on tougher eu safeguard trade measures against china.
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