Tariff war: EU ready for US – German Chancellor Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated on Sunday that Europe desires cooperation with the United States, while also asserting that the EU is prepared to respond collectively if Washington forces their hand by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium.

Speaking at the opening of the Hanover Industrial Trade Fair, which this year featured Canada as its partner country, Scholz also emphasised Canada’s independent status.

This comes after former US President Donald Trump had…