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Add as preferred source on GoogleGermany may target US tech giants in response to US tariffs. Decisions will be made with the EU and European Commission's involvement.
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German government spokesperson said on Friday that "nothing is off the table" with regards to punitive measures in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs.
Asked whether countermeasures could target U.S. tech companies, the spokesperson said "at the moment, nothing is off the table, but instead everything is being looked at."
"Decisions must be made jointly and in consideration of the costs and benefits within the European Union and under the leadership of the European Commission - this process is under way," he added.
(Reporting by Andreas Rinke, Writing by Friederike Heine, Editing by Rachel More)
The article discusses Germany's potential countermeasures against US tariffs, possibly targeting US tech companies.
Germany is considering all options, including targeting US tech companies, in response to US tariffs.
Decisions will be made jointly with the European Union and under the leadership of the European Commission.
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