Trade: How does China benefit from the tariff dispute with the US, Mr. Gunter?

Beijing has responded to the US tariffs with additional tariffs, export controls and raw material restrictions. But how does this affect German and European companies that manufacture in China or the United States? Jacob Gunter from the China think tank MERICS assesses the situation in this interview – and explains why Europe urgently needs to find its own answers now.

Last updated: 06. April 2025