"We want to achieve stability and predictability in trade relations. A united stance within the European Union is important in this regard. Businesses need planning security, and that applies on both sides of the Atlantic. We therefore expect clarity from the US government on the next steps."
"After the Supreme Court ruled Friday that Trump lacks authority to impose levies under a 1977 law, the US leader responded with fresh tariffs of 10 percent on imported goods - and then vowed to hike them further to 15 percent. That raised complex questions about what the new duties mean for the EU deal clinched last year with Trump, which set tariffs at 15 percent for most EU goods."
"Germany welcomed signals from the US government that it intends to honour the agreements reached with the EU. Hille said that Germany welcomed these signals, emphasizing that businesses require planning security on both sides of the Atlantic and that clarity from the US government on next steps is essential for achieving stability and predictability in trade relations."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to meet President Trump in Washington to discuss the EU's coordinated response to recent US tariffs. Germany, the EU's largest economy, faces significant challenges from Trump's tariff policies. Following a Supreme Court ruling limiting Trump's tariff authority, the US imposed 10 percent tariffs on imports with threats to increase them to 15 percent. This creates uncertainty regarding the EU-US trade deal finalized last year, which set most EU goods at 15 percent tariffs. The EU Parliament suspended approval of the deal pending clarification on the Supreme Court's impact. Germany emphasizes the need for business planning security and seeks clear communication from the US government on future trade steps.
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