Trump's policies are putting the order of a free global economy at risk - German Economy Minister

"Trump's policies are putting the order of a free global economy at risk," German Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries told Reuters on Sunday in an emailed statement.

Zypries added that anyone who is questioning the rule-based system of open markets is jeopardizing prosperity, growth, and employment.

Meanwhile, Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan said any trade war with the United States would only bring disaster to the world economy, according to Reuters report.