Lighthizer meets with German, French officials as new tariffs kick in
French economy minister Bruno Le Maire met with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Friday, criticizing U.S. tariffs stemming from a dispute with the European Union over aircraft subsidies that took effect the same day. “I regret the American sanctions that are a political and economic mistake,” he said on Twitter , according to an informal translation. “I called for the opening of negotiations with the European Commission to find an agreement as soon as possible.” Lighthizer also met with...