Bernd Lande

Bernd Lande is a prominent German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), currently serving as the chair of the Trade Committee of the European Parliament. He has been vocal about the European Union's trade policies and potential countermeasures in response to U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Lande has referred to a comprehensive sanctions instrument as the 'Bazooka' of possible countermeasures, highlighting the EU's readiness to respond decisively to protect its economic interests while still prioritizing traditional negotiation methods.