According to online reports, French President Macron posted on social media on the 12th that France and the European Commission unanimously strongly opposed the United States 'announcement on the same day to impose a 30% tariff on EU exports starting from August 1. Macron wrote that in the context of EU unity, the European Commission should demonstrate the EU's determination to firmly defend its own interests. If Europe and the United States cannot reach an agreement before August 1, the EU should mobilize all tools, including anti-coercion mechanisms, to accelerate the preparation of "credible countermeasures." France supports intensified negotiations between the European Commission and the United States with a view to reaching a mutually acceptable agreement by August 1.