The incumbent Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck fears devastating consequences of the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.
“US customs mania can start a spiral that can also tear countries into the recession and harm worldwide. With bad consequences for many people,” said the Greens politician.
The tariffs harm the European and the US economy, emphasized Habeck. “We always pushed for negotiations, not for confrontation. That remains right.” It is therefore a good thing that the EU Commission continues to target a negotiating solution with the United States. “There is still some time to do so. But if the United States does not want a negotiation solution, the EU will give a balanced, clear and determined answer. We have prepared for this.”
Europe has to act closed. “We have the largest common internal market in the world. We have to use this strength.”