German Finance Minister says there will be a strong response to US tariffs. Preparing countermeasures. No interest in an escalation.

The German Finance Minister's statement regarding a strong response to U.S.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 19 Jan 2026, 08:31 UTCOn the live feed at 08:11 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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German Finance Minister says there will be a strong response to US tariffs. Preparing countermeasures. No interest in an escalation.

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tariffs signals a potential trade conflict, but the emphasis on no interest in escalation suggests a desire for diplomatic resolution. Markets may view this as stabilizing, as it indicates Germany's intention to counter the tariffs without escalating tensions further, which could impact trade-sensitive assets and overall risk sentiment.

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