German opinion polls: U.S. tariff policy exacerbates economic difficulties, public calls for a strong stance.

The latest poll released by Germany's ZDF television on May 2nd local time shows that the German public generally holds a pessimistic view on the country's economic outlook, directly attributing the current predicament to the trade protectionist policies pursued by US President Trump. The majority of respondents are calling on the German government to take a tougher stance against the US and defend national interests.