Paris, Aug. 2 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said the European Union had not been "feared" enough in its trade deal negotiations with the United States and pledged a firmer stance in future discussions, France 24 reported.

"It's not the end of it," Macron told ministers during a cabinet meeting, according to participants cited by France 24.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen clinched the framework accord with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, after travelling urgently to Scotland as the August 1 deadline loomed for the imposition of steep tariffs that risked damaging Europe's economy.

Under the terms of the deal, most EU exports to the US will now be subject to tariffs of 15 percent -- higher than t...