/ world today news/ The Union of German Industrialists (BDI) asked Angela Merkel to come up with a proposal to reduce tariffs on industrial goods during her visit to Washington, Frankfurter Allgemeine reports. According to BDI president Siegfried Russwurm, European exporters are burdened with red tape and additional costs as the US requires confirmation of product standards.
Also, during her meeting with Joe Biden next Thursday, Angela Merkel should ask for easier access to the US for people on business trips, Russworm said. In his opinion, within the framework of his negotiations with Merkel, Biden will choose a more moderate tone than his predecessor Donald Trump. At the same time, Rusworm warned that one should not feed unnecessary illusions, stressing that the US continues to profess “completely defined agenda” with regard to the FRG.
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