Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Saturday that he will engage in discussions with European partners to address the recent US tariffs. This meeting is set before his upcoming visit to Washington to meet with President Donald Trump.
Merz emphasized the importance of a unified European stance, stating, “Customs policy is an EU matter, not something individual countries should handle alone.” He confirmed that he would present a coordinated European approach during his visit to the US next week.
Just a day prior, Trump introduced a 10 percent tariff on imports, following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned many earlier tariffs he had implemented. Trump announced on Saturday that this rate would increase to 15 percent.
Despite the new tariffs, Merz expressed optimism, believing that German exporters might face fewer duties moving forward. He found reassurance in the Supreme Court’s decision, noting, “It shows that the separation of powers in the US is functioning well, which is positive news.”
