German candidate Merz slams Trump tariffs as consumer risk
Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor candidate from the CDU/CSU, criticized the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, emphasizing their negative effects on consumers in the U.S.
The German chancellor candidate from the CDU/CSU, Friedrich Merz, expressed his dissatisfaction with the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. - Tariffs have never been a good solution for resolving conflicts in trade policy - said the leader of the Christian Democratic Union in Berlin.
Merz warned that the effects of these tariffs will be felt not by importers, but by American consumers. - As a result, his tariff policy will also spark opposition within the United States itself - stated Merz. He added that such actions could also significantly increase inflation in the U.S.
A call for a unified EU response
Merz called for a unified response from the European Union. "The European Union must now conduct good negotiations with America," he emphasized, adding that Europe must act "with great unity."
Donald Trump implemented a 10% tariff on all imports from China and a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada. These decisions have been criticized by many international leaders, including Friedrich Merz, who fears their negative impact on the economy.
