Germany reacts to Trump's customs tariff decision
German Government Spokesperson Stefan Kornelius stated that they are in consultation with European partners regarding the 10 percent customs tariff sanctions planned for 8 European countries, including Germany, due to their stance on US President Donald Trump's plan to purchase Greenland, adding, "We will determine the appropriate responses."
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Germany has reacted to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose special customs tariffs on European countries due to their stance on the Greenland issue.
In a written statement issued by German Government Spokesperson Stefan Kornelius, it was stated that Germany has taken note of Trump's announcement regarding customs tariffs.
Spokesperson Kornelius reported that Germany is in close consultation with its European partners following Trump's statements. The spokesperson used the phrase, "We will determine the responses at the appropriate time."
US President Donald Trump had announced that additional customs tariffs would be imposed on 8 European countries, including Germany, that opposed his country's plans to purchase the territory of Greenland. Trump had announced that a 10 percent additional customs tariff would be applied to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland starting from February 1.