“Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on German cars. That threat was made isolation. They respond by offering no tariffs if Trump will do the same for the U.S. If Trump doesn’t accept then it makes his claim to want a tariff-free world to be a fraud. “
Did Trump ever state a scope limited to autos? That threat was not in isolation. It’s within the context of an adverse balance.
If the EU removes ALL tariffs on ALL US goods, I’m sure the US will do the same for them.
In fact I’m certain Trump will sign up for innumerable bilateral agreements which have zero tariffs/encumbrances on both sides.
Yes.
Trump threatens German carmakers with 35 percent U.S. import tariff