Merz blasts Trump tariffs, warns of rising US inflation
Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor candidate from CDU/CSU, criticised the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, emphasising their negative effects on consumers in the USA.
The German chancellor candidate from CDU/CSU, Friedrich Merz, expressed his dissatisfaction with the tariffs imposed by US 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 USA.
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 emphasised, 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 criticised by many international leaders, including Friedrich Merz, who fears their negative impact on the economy.
