Two-thirds of Germans (67%) expect relations between Germany and the United States to worsen once Donald Trump returns to the White House on Monday, according to a survey conducted by polling institute YouGov.
Only 8% anticipate an improvement, while 17% believe the relationship will remain unchanged, the survey published on Monday showed.
Trump’s second-term inauguration on Monday comes amid concerns in Germany that he may impose import tariffs to protect and create jobs in the US, potentially hurting Germany’s export-driven economy.
The YouGov online survey, commissioned by dpa, found that 68% of the 2,078 people surveyed between January 10 and 14 believe Trump’s presidency will have a negative effect on the German economy, with 12% expecting minimal impact and only 6% thinking Germany could benefit.
The survey found that 65% of Germans do not believe Trump can end the war in Ukraine within six months, despite his promise to do so. Only 24% remain hopeful, and 11% did not respond to this question.