The German press warns of an escalation in the trade conflict with the United States, following President Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. "Handelsblatt" advises the EU to draw inspiration from China,

Imposing punitive tariffs on countries with high trade surpluses with the United States has been at the heart of US President Donald Trump's economic policy. Poitiers noted that countries can't impose tariffs on services,

President Trump plans to implement 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, escalating trade tensions. The move will significantly impact imports, primarily from allies like Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Germany.