Germany Vows Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs

Germany is set to counter U.S. tariffs with impactful measures, following President Trump's tariff threats. A German official emphasized the EU's consensus to act collectively, stressing the necessity of a united front. Potential retaliatory tariffs and further economic strategies could be in place as soon as February.

Germany is preparing to take strong action in response to additional U.S. tariffs, a German government spokesperson declared on Monday. The warning comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are deemed unacceptable by German officials, who fear these could worsen the trade conflict with the United States.

The spokesperson emphasized that Germany is ready to implement effective countermeasures, which may include retaliatory tariffs. Further economic policy actions are also on the table and could be rolled out as early as February, if deemed necessary.

The statement underscored a consensus among European Union member states. The spokesperson stressed the importance of presenting a unified EU stance on the issue to effectively address the situation and its potential global economic implications.

(With inputs from agencies.)