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Germany's auto association calls for "economic strength" in face of Trump

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on January 21, 2025

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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Hildegard Mueller speaks at press conference on economic strength in response to Trump - Global Banking & Finance Review — Hildegard Mueller, president of Germany's auto association, discusses the need for economic strength and political change in light of Trump's presidency, emphasizing independence in energy and defense.

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's auto association president said Donald Trump presented a challenge to Germany and Europe to become more independent and competitive on everything from energy to defence,

Germany's Auto Group Calls for Economic Strength Against Trump

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's auto association president said Donald Trump presented a challenge to Germany and Europe to become more independent and competitive on everything from energy to defence, as she also called for a political shift in the German government.

"We need a change to our mentality and a change to politics," Hildegard Mueller said at the association's annual press conference. "After Trump's inauguration, it is clear how decisive economic strength will be in future."

(Reporting by Victoria Waldersee, Editing by Rachel More)

Key Takeaways

Germany's auto association sees Trump as a challenge.
Calls for German political and economic shifts.
Focus on energy and defense independence.
Hildegard Mueller emphasizes economic strength.
Annual press conference highlights future strategies.

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