The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.
President Trump’s trade war adds another challenge to the incoming government’s attempts to revive Europe’s biggest economy.
The president did not reveal the details of his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs the same day, but suggested he would move ahead with import taxes on trading partners.
Business leaders and investors remain on edge ahead of President Trump’s expected announcement of a sweeping new round of tariffs.