French government officials, including President Emmanuel Macron and ministers of European affairs and industry, have expressed that the current EU-U.S. framework trade deal provides temporary stability but remains unbalanced. French Industry Minister Laurent Saint Martin indicated that trade negotiations are entering a new phase that could extend over weeks or months, emphasizing that the deal is only the beginning and not the final chapter. The ministers highlighted the need to continue efforts to rebalance trade relations, particularly focusing on areas such as digital services. Macron told the French cabinet that the trade agreement was reached under difficult conditions and remarked that Europe was "not feared enough" in the negotiations with the United States. He also stated that the deal has some positive aspects but requires further talks, underscoring that it is not the end of the story.