Germany’s Altmaier: A trade war 'would end up to the detriment of the citizens in both regions'

Ahead of his meeting with the US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, the German Economy Minister Altmaier was reported warning against a potential trade war.

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A trade war "would end up to the detriment of the citizens in both regions".

He will "represent our European and German interests confidently and in a friendly manner".

"I want us to continue to produce steel in Germany at competitive prices".