German Business Groups Criticize US Tariff Uncertainty, Call for WTO-Compliant Policies
On July 24 local time, in response to the latest US tariff measures, the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the German Wholesale and Foreign Trade Association each issued statements, criticizing the frequent changes in US tariff policies, which create greater uncertainty for enterprise operations and investment. Treier Volker, director of foreign trade at the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry, pointed out that the US is attempting to revive tariff measures previously blocked by courts on new legal grounds. Such constant policy shifts not only increase the administrative burden on enterprises, but also heighten legal risks, making it difficult for enterprises to operate in a stable and predictable environment. He stressed that US tariff measures that violate WTO rules must be abolished entirely, especially the additional tariffs still in effect on steel and aluminum products.