Speaking in the first TV debate before snap elections later in the month, Scholz said his strategy for dealing with Trump is "clear words and friendly conversations." View on euronews

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expresses hope that US administration would change its stance, avoid sparking cycle of tariffs and counter-tariffs - Anadolu Ajansı

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday warned the United States that the European Union is ready to respond to a trade war. "If the US leaves us no other option, the European Union will react united,

President Donald Trump has regularly threatened to impose tariffs on the United States’ top trading partners, accusing them of taking advantage of American wealth

BERLIN (Reuters) - Europe is prepared to respond "within an hour" if the United States levies tariffs against the European Union, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a pre-election debate with his conservative challenger Friedrich Merz.

The European Union stands ready to retaliate "within an hour" against any United States tariffs imposed on the bloc, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared during a pre-election debate with conservative rival Friedrich Merz.

The EU will act to safeguard its economic interests. We will protect our workers, businesses and consumers,” von der Leyen said in a statement in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum the previous day.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells parliament that the EU has the strength to respond to US tariffs if necessary but hopes to avoid a trade conflict. Calling the tariffs 'misguided,' he urges a diplomatic solution to prevent economic tensions.