The election of President Biden boosted hopes of a transatlantic realignment with Germany, but analysts say many key issues have yet to be addressed.
The European Union, which has Germany as its largest economy, announced in May that it was not going to introduce a previously planned second round of tariffs on U.S. products. The move was designed to allow for dialogue over steel and aluminum duties that were imposed during the Trump presidency. But Europe's trade chief, Valdis Dombrovskis, told the FT in July that a futureIn addition, the EU decided in June to open its doors to U.S.
"The U.S.-German relationship has changed on tone but not yet on substance," Carsten Brzeski, economist at ING Germany, told CNBC via email.More recently, Biden's decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan and the ensuing rapid takeover of the country by the Taliban has angered many in Europe. Some politicians, including in Germany, see these developments as a problem for the political and moral credibility of Western nations.
Her successor as leader of the conservative CDU party, Armin Laschet, went a step further, saying that the withdrawal of international troops is the "biggest debacle that NATO has suffered since its founding." He added, however, that "both governments are going to be too distracted with the domestic consequences of the Afghan situation to worry much at the moment about the implications for their bilateral ties."
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Afghan Filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat Safely Leaves AfghanistanKabul-based filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat has made it out of Afghanistan, her producer Katja Adomeit formally announced on Monday. Sadat was able to make it through thronging crowds and Taliban checkp…
Consulte Mais informação »
German campaign to evacuate 20,000 Afghans picks up steam“We are asking for the immediate airlift of employees of German NGOs, journalists, academics, women’s rights activists – anyone in danger of falling into the hands of the Taliban,” says Kava Spartak, one of the campaign’s organisers
Consulte Mais informação »
German to drop incidence levels as key COVID yardstick - sourcesGermany has decided to stop using the coronavirus infection rate as its yardstick for deciding if restrictions should be in force to contain the spread of the virus, government sources told Reuters on Monday.
Consulte Mais informação »
G7 to meet on Afghanistan as allies push Biden for deadline extensionG7 leaders will hold a virtual meeting for urgent talks on the situation in Afghanistan as US President Joe Biden faces a pressure to extend August 31 deadline to evacuate thousands seeking to flee the country
Consulte Mais informação »
President Biden's job approval ratings drop as Covid cases rise and crisis in Afghanistan mountsPresident Joe Biden's poll numbers drop as crisis in Afghanistan mounts.
Consulte Mais informação »
Biden says U.S. has 'long way to go and a lot could still go wrong' in Afghanistan evacuationThe Biden administration is facing criticism of its handling of the overall U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Consulte Mais informação »