France's Finance Minister, Eric Lombard, criticized the escalating US-EU trade war as "idiotic" on Friday. Lombard revealed his intention to visit the United States "in the coming days" in response to tariff threats. The tension arose after Washington threatened significant tariffs on French wine and champagne, leading to Lombard's remarks. Emphasizing the importance of dialogue, Lombard stated, "We need to engage with the Americans to de-escalate the situation."