Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's trade committee, became an obstacle to a transatlantic trade deal with the US. He demanded safeguards against Washington's potential non-compliance, clashing with EU institutions and Trump's administration.
German MEP Bernd Lange warns the Airbus-Boeing subsidy dispute could derail the EU-US trade agreement if tensions escalate. The five-year truce expires July 11, with no extension yet agreed, potentially leading to new tariffs.
Bernd Lange, the MEP lead on the EU-US trade deal, has rejected pressure from Washington to fast-track implementation, insisting the bloc’s democratic procedures cannot be dictated by tariff threats from President Donald Trump.
“I guess there will be a conclusion at the next meeting,” says German MEP Bernd Lange.
Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee, claims Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on EU cars are politically motivated and target German manufacturers. The move follows diplomatic friction over Iran and US troop withdrawals from Germany.
Il presidente della commissione commercio internazionale del Parlamento europeo Bernd Lange definisce inaccettabile il piano di Trump di imporre dazi del 25% sulle auto dell'Ue, accusando gli Stati Uniti di essere un partner inaffidabile. Lange sottolinea che mentre il Parlamento europeo continua a rispettare l'accordo siglato in Scozia, la controparte statunitense non rispetta gli impegni presi.
