German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, says Europe is strong enough to pursue its own interests in trade talks with the United States. Scholz made this statement on Monday after a meeting with fellow EU leaders.

As a strong economic region, we can shape our policies in response to tariffs with our own tariffs,' says Olaf Scholz - Anadolu Ajansı

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday said it was important not to divide the world with new trade barriers, as everyone benefits from globalisation, after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe is strong enough to pursue its own interests in trade talks with the United States, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday after a meeting with fellow EU leaders. "The European Union is strong. We have every opportunity to make sure we can look after our own interests," Scholz said.