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Merz, Macron seek tougher EU measures against unfair trade

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French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz jointly requested stronger EU trade mechanisms to combat unfair practices by other nations. Their correspondence targets unspecified countries, with speculation pointing toward China or the United States as potential targets. The message was sent to Ursula von der Leyen, the EU's High Representative, on October 5, 2026. The evidence indicates a diplomatic pushback against trade imbalances but lacks specific details on which nations are being addressed or the exact nature of the proposed measures.

Key points

• Macron and Merz sent a joint letter to Ursula von der Leyen demanding tougher EU trade mechanisms against unfair practices by other states.
• The recipients of the letter are unnamed, with speculation suggesting China or the US may be the intended targets of the proposed measures.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to the existence of a joint letter from Macron and Merz to von der Leyen. Specific details regarding the target countries, the exact content of the proposed measures, and the date of the letter are not provided in the source.

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