The German government expressed cautious optimism regarding ongoing customs negotiations between the European Union and the United States, just two days before the expiration of a 90-day suspension of US tariffs.
Government spokesman Stefan Kornelius, responding to inquiries from the dts Nachrichtenagentur, indicated a consistently positive outlook. He stated that the government maintains confidence in the European Commission’s approach to the complex discussions.
Kornelius emphasized that the Commission is thoroughly analyzing a wide range of potential outcomes stemming from the tariff suspension extension. He highlighted ongoing communication with industry stakeholders, affected parties and various national governments.
The negotiations are described as involving a “complex matrix” due to the significant number of interests and sectors impacted. Balancing these competing concerns represents a challenging task for the Commission, which the government believes is being diligently pursued with a remarkable degree of cohesion and discretion – qualities deemed essential for successful negotiations. The German government has expressed its trust in the Commission’s handling of these sensitive proceedings.
