BERLIN (Reuters) – German Economy Minister Robert Habeck talked up the strong position of the European Union in its trade dispute with the United States if only the bloc can respond in a united manner, in comments ahead of talks with his EU counterparts on Monday.
“The stock markets are already collapsing and the damage could become even greater. It is therefore important … to act clearly and decisively and prudently, which means realising that we are in a strong position. America is in a position of weakness,” Habeck said in Luxembourg.
“If every country is counted individually, and we have a problem here with red wine and there with whisky and pistachios, then it will all come to nothing,” he added.
(Reporting by Rachel More, Editing by Miranda Murray)
