PARIS – French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire and his German counterpart Robert Habeck will be in Washington on February 6 and 7 to resolve transatlantic trade issues triggered by the US. anti-inflation lawThree people with knowledge of the trip told POLITICO.
French and German officials in December last year announced They will make a joint visit to discuss the outcome of the US Inflation Reduction Act, without specifying a date.
The visit comes amid a major rift between Washington and Brussels over the US Inflation Reduction Act – a $369 billion Green0 subsidy package that the EU fears will drive industry overseas. Brussels is set to respond With its own plan, including new industrial benchmarks, easing subsidy rules during the crisis, and reintroducing EU funds.
French officials have often stressed that there is little chance that the US plan can be changed while the German government maintains it. more optimistic Attitude.
A French economy ministry spokeswoman declined to confirm the exact date of the visit, but confirmed it is scheduled to take place in early February.