France's Minister of the Economy, Éric Lombard, has expressed hope that a tariff agreement between the European Union and the United States could be finalized by the weekend. This potential breakthrough comes as EU officials meet in Washington to discuss ongoing tariff disputes. The discussions aim to address the trade tensions that have persisted for several months, with French officials emphasizing the need for Europe to act decisively to restore balance in trade relations. Laurent Saint-Martin, France's Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Abroad, noted that despite a complicated atmosphere, dialogue has continued in recent weeks. European Parliament member Nathalie Loiseau highlighted that the ongoing trade conflict would be detrimental to all parties involved and called for a swift but balanced agreement. The French government and EU representatives are seeking to resolve the tariff issues to avoid further economic losses and stabilize transatlantic trade.