Europe wants to cooperate with the United States but the EU is ready to respond as one if Washington leaves it no choice by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated on Sunday that Europe desires cooperation with the United States, while also asserting that the EU is prepared to respond collectively if Washington forces their hand by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz affirmed Europe's willingness to collaborate with the U.S. but warned of a unified EU response to potential tariffs on steel and aluminum. Speaking at Hanover's industrial fair,