President Donald Trump on Tuesday spoke with European leaders about working together to counter China's alleged unfair trade practices, the White House said. The move comes as Washington and the European Union are at loggerheads over Trump's decision earlier this month to slap steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel "discussed joining forces to counter China's unfair economic practices and illegal acquisition of intellectual property," the White House said in a statement. The pair also discussed "leveling the playing field on tariffs," the statement said. In a separate call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump likewise discussed "next steps" in dealing with China's "unfair trade practices," the White House said.
"The two leaders also discussed trade practices between the United States and European Union," according to a statement.
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