May 5, 2026

Germany warned on Monday that the European Union is prepared to take countermeasures if the United States moves ahead with plans to sharply increase tariffs on European automobile imports.

German Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil urged Washington to honor a previously reached tariff agreement with the EU, cautioning against further escalation.

He emphasized that while Germany seeks a "joint solution" rather than escalation, they are "prepared if an escalation were to occur."

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