Bernd Lange & Friedrich Merz

Bernd Lange: Bernd Lange, chair of the European Union — European Parliament's trade committee, expressed confidence in the agreement and highlighted the safety net provisions for dealing with an unpredictable U.S. administration.

Friedrich Merz: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed the agreement as good news, showing the bloc was delivering on its commitments and bringing security and stability for European businesses.

Bernd Lange: Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's international trade committee, expressed concern over the 'tariff chaos' and proposed pausing the ratification process of a trade deal with the United States.