Germany hopes to solve U.S. trade conflict after clear EU response

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany hopes the EU's reaction to U.S. trade tariffs will bring sense to all those involved and that a negotiated solution will be sought, a spokeswoman for the economy ministry said on Friday.

"We want free and open markets," said the spokeswoman, adding: "We hope that this clear reaction from the EU will lead to sense and objectivity on all sides and then that solutions can be sought in talks.

(Reporting by Genot Heller; Writing by Madeline Chambers, editing by Thomas Escritt)