German Government Rejects Call for Boycott of U.S. Products

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BERLIN (gudangmovies21) - Germany's administration dismissed demands for a boycott of American products on Wednesday amid tariff disputes, stating that Europe’s largest economy aimed to maintain positive trade relationships.

EU officials are working to reduce strain with the United States and avoid a trade conflict as US President Donald Trump initiates a tariff push that might result in countermeasures.

"The German government seeks strong relationships and favorable trade ties with the United States. We are exerting our best efforts to make this happen," stated government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit to reporters.

He stated, 'We require reduced trade barriers instead of more,' further noting, 'On this point, we disagree with those demands.'

The statement mirrors a caution issued by the leader of Germany’s BGA association, which represents importers and exporters. This individual warned that boycotting American goods due to political disputes would be an inappropriate reaction, potentially triggering a series of retaliatory measures.

"The last thing we should do is make an intricate scenario even more complicated. Instead of getting entangled in boycotts, tariffs, and counter-tariffs, our focus ought to be on initiating discussions with the United States regarding the future challenges of transatlantic trade," stated Dirk Jandura, who leads the BGA.

Last year, Germany's trade surplus with the U.S. hit an all-time high of 70 billion euros ($75.49 billion), according to data from the statistical agency.

Nonetheless, the deteriorating trade and security ties between the United States and its long-standing European partners have led to suggestions in Europe to substitute American goods with locally produced alternatives, mirroring steps taken in Canada.

A discussion group named "BuyFromEU" on the social media site Reddit has garnered 189,000 members who engage in conversations about options to American products.

Tesla's market share in Europe kept declining last month. The company faces tough competition and an economic downturn in the region, along with backlash against CEO Elon Musk, who advises the Trump administration and supports far-right groups across Europe, such as those in Germany.

This week, German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies will visit the United States to meet with his American counterpart and also hold discussions with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

($1 = 0.9273 euros)

(Reported by Rene Wagner and Andreas Rinke; Written by Ludwig Burger and Madeline Chambers; Edited by Gareth Jones)

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