German companies, struck at the heart by Trump taxes, still believe in appeasement

As a result of the Chinese slowdown, the United States had become Germany's first trading partner last year. In the wake of the "day of liberation", employers' organizations called for negotiations to avoid a collapse of transatlantic trade.

Oliver Roll advises companies in dealing with the far-reaching Trump tariffs. In an interview with WELT, he explains which products companies can pass on the customs costs to US customers – and why he now sees new opportunities especially for SMEs.