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German chancellor hopes US will bring down tariffs, says 'best thing for mutual wealth' is open markets
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for a trade agreement between the European Commission and the U.S. that brings ...
Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament
Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on ...
Trump weighs 'very harsh' Russia sanctions bill as German chancellor seeks more pressure on Putin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discusses his meeting with President Donald Trump and why he asked to increase the pressure ...
Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters
Friedrich Merz, the newly inaugurated German chancellor, will take a seat in the Oval Office on Thursday for his first ...
Trump gifted gold-framed copy of grandfather’s birth certificate from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
The gold-encased present, a reflection of the president’s signature Oval Office décor, paid tribute to Friedrich Trump, who ...
Germany’s Merz signals long-term US reliance after Donald Trump meeting
Speaking on Friday after landing from Washington, Merz said he had returned reassured about the US’s commitment to Nato. On trade, Merz said he made a pitch to try to shield the German car industry ...
German Leader Politely Shuts Down Donald Trump’s Hot Take On D-Day
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows Thursday with a remark to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during an Oval Office ...