# German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development

Type: organization

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### German Official: Tariffs 'Poison' Global Economy and Stifle Climate Action
2026-02-25 18:21:09 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

German State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth has issued a sharp critique of rising global protectionism, describing tariffs as a 'poison' to the world economy. He argued that maintaining free trade is a prerequisite for successful climate action, as trade barriers inflate the costs of essential green technologies.
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