Trump tariffs, Merz warns visit to Washington: tariff uncertainty is the biggest poison for European, US economies

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned on Saturday of “the antidote” that creates uncertainty about trade tariffs, shortly before former President Donald Trump announced the new 15% tax rate. Merz told reporters that he would co-operate closely with other European Union countries to build a common position before [...]
Merz told reporters he would co-operate closely with other European Union countries to build a joint position ahead of his next trip to Washington.
I will go to Washington with a co-ordinated European stance,” said Merz, according to Reuters news agency report.
The greatest <x0Helm for European and US economies is this ongoing uncertainty about tariffs. And this uncertainty must end, the German Chancellor added”, stressing the need for stability and predictability in transatlantic trade relations. /Periscope












