Merz said unconditional U.S.-German friendship may be over, pointing to defense spending, trade tensions and growth risks for investors.
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions and impacting equities and bonds across sectors including automotive and agriculture.
The EU cuts duty-free steel import quotas by 47% and doubles tariffs on excess imports, affecting steel equities and market dynamics.
China's renewed interest in U.S. oil and soybeans after talks with Trump may shift commodity markets and impact investor strategies amid evolving trade and geopolitical dynamics.
Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, trade, and Taiwan, with investors closely watching for impacts on global markets and trade relations.
US President Trump delays 25% tariffs on EU autos to July 4, easing immediate market concerns but keeping investor caution high amid ongoing trade tensions.
US tariff hikes on EU autos raise fears of a German recession in 2026, unsettling capital markets and prompting investor caution amid escalating trade tensions.