German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the European Union’s executive commission has his country’s full support in working to preserve the bloc's access to the US market. It comes after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened once again on Friday to ramp up his trade war, recommending a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1 and warning Apple he may impose a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured outside the U.