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Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled that Germany is less eager than France to deploy the European Union’s strongest trade countermeasures against US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats. However, Merz clarified that Germany would support using these measures if necessary. This stance highlights a nuanced approach from Europe’s two largest economies, balancing a firm response to US protectionism with a desire to avoid unnecessary escalation. While France appears more aggressive in advocating for a robust defensive response, Germany, despite its initial reluctance, remains willing to back a united EU countermeasure should the situation require it.
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