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France hopes EU will reach tariff deal with US ‘this weekend’: economy minister

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France’s economy minister said Saturday he hoped the European Union would reach a deal on tariffs with the Washington “this weekend”.

“On tariffs, it could all be decided this weekend, as a delegation from the (European) Commission is in Washington,” said Eric Lombard, adding “if not, Europe will undoubtedly have to respond more vigorously to restore the balance”.

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