BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is optimistic that the European Union can agree a trade deal with the United States by the end of this month at the latest, he told lawmakers on Wednesday.
“Our goal is to reach a trade agreement with the United States of America as quickly as possible that links mutual trade between America and the European Union with the lowest possible customs duties,” he said, adding that he is in close contact with U.S. President Donald Trump and the European Commission.
(Reporting by Sarah Marsh, Writing by Miranda Murray, Editing by Rachel More)
