Germany threatens tariffs on the US if new duties are imposed on German goods, Habeck warns.

Germany's Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, has warned that Germany may impose retaliatory tariffs if the US enacts new duties on German goods. Habeck emphasized the need for Europe to be self-reliant in innovation and infrastructure, urging the EU to stay united and avoid trade conflicts. He criticized the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, stressing the importance of European leadership in low-carbon technologies. Habeck also highlighted the need to tackle the rise of far-right parties.