The recent agreement between the European Union and the United States, which subjects many European industrial goods to a 15% tariff when traded with the US, has sparked a wave of criticism among German government officials and industry leaders.
The German-Iranian Chamber of Industry and Commerce recently hosted a high-level event attended by the Deputy Foreign Minister and heads of several European joint chambers of commerce.
A last-minute deal, introducing a 15% tariff focused on the energy and defense sectors, has temporarily defused rising tensions between the European Union and the United States.
From January to May 2025, the total trade volume between Iran and Germany amounted to €528 million, representing a 16 percent decrease compared to the same period in the previous year.