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By Stephanie Flanders, Michael Nienaber, and Arne Delfs

February 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM UTC

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the European Union is strong enough to counter any US tariff threats but that he hopes for a negotiated agreement that can avoid a trade war.