Hey there, amigos! 👋
In a world where connections matter more than ever, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is making waves with a powerful message: Let's ditch protectionism and embrace open trade! 🌐🚀
On Monday, at the grand opening of Mercedes-Benz's shiny new battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Scholz didn't hold back. He emphasized that \"protectionism and trade wars are detrimental to us.\" As he put it, \"As an exporting nation, we emphasize the importance of open trade with the entire world.\"
But here's the kicker! 🚗✨ Despite fierce competition from the Chinese mainland, Japan, and South Korea—all pumping out high-quality rides—Scholz isn't sweating it. He believes German companies have the chops to shine on the global stage. After all, most cars produced in the Chinese mainland and shipped to Germany are actually from German and international brands. Talk about a plot twist! 🔄
Scholz also took a moment to bust some myths circulating in public chats. He stressed that collaboration beats competition any day. Urging the European Union to focus on fair trade practices, he warned against tariffs that could backfire on Germany. \"As an exporting country, we value open trade with the whole world. And that's why we don't need the best tariffs, but the best cars and the most modern technology,\" he declared.
The Chancellor's vibe is clear: In our interconnected era, building bridges is way cooler than building walls. So let's rev up innovation and keep those trade lanes wide open! 🌉🤝
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German Chancellor speaks out against protectionism, trade wars
cgtn.com
