BERLIN, March 28 (Reuters) - A German government

spokesperson said on Friday that "nothing is off the table" with

regards to punitive measures in response to the threat of U.S.

tariffs.

Asked whether countermeasures could target U.S. tech

companies, the spokesperson said "at the moment, nothing is off

the table, but instead everything is being looked at."

"Decisions must be made jointly and in consideration of the

costs and benefits within the European Union and under the

leadership of the European Commission - this process is under

way," he added.