US EditionEurope wants to ‘avoid escalation’ on Trump tariff threat: Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to resolve tensions diplomatically after US tariff threats targeting European countries over Greenland, with Europe preparing potential countermeasures.
- Germany and other European countries agreed "that we want to avoid any escalation in this dispute if at all possible", according to Merz, who said he would seek to meet Trump at the World Economic Forum.
- Merz stated that "customs duties are usually paid by those in the country where the imports are received- in this case, American consumers" and that the tariffs "would also, of course, damage our economy, the European economy and, in particular, the German economy".
- Klingbeil stressed that the "limit has been reached" when it came to the US leader making threats, stating "We are constantly experiencing a new confrontation that President Trump is seeking".
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The transatlantic crisis is intensifying in the Greenland conflict. The pressure on Merz is growing to show US President Trump the borders, but Europe is suffering from its dependence.
In the dispute over Greenland, Chancellor Merz considers a quick meeting with US President Trump possible. His Vice-President Klingbeil calls Trump's threats blackmail. The Greens miss a clear course of the federal government.[more]]>
After Donald Trump's customs threats, the German chancellor makes a public statement for the first time. He reserves the right to take countermeasures – but wants to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Merz seeks to dial down Trump trade tensions — while Macron talks tough
European leaders are closing ranks in response to Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe would hit back "if necessary".
No matter what Trump has done over the past twelve months, Merz has always avoided the open confrontation with him. Has a border now crossed with the threats about Greenland?
So far, Friedrich Merz has been regarded as a Trump understander. However, after the US President threatens tariffs for those countries that disapprove of his annexation plans for Greenland, the Chancellor also pushes to his limits.
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