EU Parliament president urges Germany to do deal in US drug pricing dispute
A deal between Washington and Berlin is needed to avoid an "impossible" race on drugs, Roberta Metsola told POLITICO.
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola has urged Germany to engage in negotiations with the Trump administration to resolve their trade dispute over drug pricing. In an interview with POLITICO, Metsola emphasized that a direct deal would avoid more difficult consequences, urging Germany to seek a compromise. The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating Germany's drug pricing policies, accusing it of underpayment, and a majority of witnesses supported this claim.
Should the investigation lead to legal justification, the Trump administration could impose tariffs on German exports. Metsola encouraged Europe to become "much more agile" in drug pricing and clinical trials, as well as bringing new products to market. She also warned that any increased tariffs on German goods could violate the 15% tariff ceiling agreed upon in a previous deal between President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, citing the suspension clause in the trade deal.
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