German Minister Says Trump Tariffs Mustn’t Weaken EU Green Goals

German Minister Says Trump Tariffs Mustn’t Weaken EU Green Goals

The European Union must resist pressure to weaken climate targets in order to aid carmakers after US President Donald Trump said he would slap a 25% tariff on auto imports, Germany’s outgoing environment minister said.

German industry warns against a customs spiral because of the Trump announcement, but the EU Commission is already preparing "robust" countermeasures. Politicians are pushing for a quick conclusion of the coalition negotiations.

Following US President Trump's announcement to introduce special tariffs on car imports, the EU is examining countermeasures to this effect. Commission President von der Leyen said that the 27 Member States would jointly protect workers, entrepreneurs and consumers, and would continue to seek a negotiated solution.

Donald Trump imposes 25% customs duties on foreign cars, bringing the total rate to 27.5%. The EU plans to retaliate, according to the Minister of Economy.

US President Trump has ordered 25 percent special tariffs for car imports. German manufacturers and politicians are now calling for the EU. Still Minister of Economy Habeck calls for a "decisive response".

Germany vows resistance to Trump's tariffs on car imports to US

Germany has said it “will not give in” and that Europe must “respond firmly” as US President Donald Trump targets imported cars and car parts with a 25% tax in his latest tariffs.  Other major world economies have vowed to retaliate, with France’s president branding the move “a waste of time” and “incoherent”, Canada calling […]