2024-11-13 13:29:09
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NRW Politicians Address US Tariff Concerns

North Rhine-Westphalia's state parliament recently engaged in a heated debate over the implications of Donald Trump's election as US president. Lawmakers from both major parties underscored the significance of German-American ties, particularly given the presence of 1,700 US firms in the region. However, they criticized the federal government for inadequate preparation. CDU and SPD representatives defended maintaining connections with various US political factions. Meanwhile, the Greens expressed alarm over environmental and security repercussions, citing the US's exit from the Paris climate accord and renewed fossil fuel exploration. Concerns also surfaced about potential US pressure on allies to distance themselves from China. The SPD advocated for a debt-financed investment strategy to counterbalance these challenges.

Moreover, NRW's government emphasized the critical nature of security cooperation with the US, noting its role in thwarting terror threats in Germany. The US remains NRW's foremost trade partner outside Europe. Yet, proposed tariffs by Trump pose a risk to global supply chains and could prompt businesses to relocate to the US. Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel warned that such tariffs might lead to a recession in Germany, with significant impacts on exports and employment.

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13. November 2024 um 11:04

Debate in the State Parliament: NRW Politicians Concerned About Impending US Tariffs

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The state parliament in North Rhine-Westphalia discussed the consequences of Trump's election as US president. Politicians from both camps emphasized the importance of German-American relations in view of 1700 US companies in NRW, but also criticized the preparation of the federal government. Representatives of the CDU and SPD defended contact with different political camps in the USA. The Greens warned of consequences for the environment and security, especially because of the announced withd..
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13. November 2024 um 10:21

Minister: USA remain important due to terrorism warnings

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The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia emphasizes the importance of security cooperation with the USA, as US intelligence services have prevented terrorist attacks in Germany; moreover, over 1,700 US companies are active in North Rhine-Westphalia, which is of importance for the export-oriented economy.
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13. November 2024 um 10:57

North Rhine-Westphalia State Government Warns: The USA Remains Important Due to Terrorism Warnings

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Economy
The North Rhine-Westphalia state government emphasizes the importance of security cooperation with the USA, as US intelligence services have prevented numerous terrorist attacks in Germany. Economically, the USA is North Rhine-Westphalia's most important trading partner outside Europe with over 1,700 active US companies.
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