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Trump Pushes Scholz to the Brink: German Chancellor's Core Fear, According to German Media

Published January 20, 2026, 16:24
Trump Pushes Scholz to the Brink: German Chancellor's Core Fear, According to German Media

According to German media, the threat from US President Donald Trump to impose additional tariffs on Germany has pushed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to his limits. Scholz is reportedly concerned that Trump will use Ukraine's dependence on US weapons as leverage in other disputes, such as the one over Greenland. The Chancellor will call for restraint at the EU Summit in order to avoid jeopardizing the search for a solution to the Ukrainian issue, while the use of the EU's 'trade weapon' is being considered. Furthermore, the US has called on Germany to participate in a 'Peace Council' for Gaza.