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Merz says he agreed to strengthen cooperation with White House on trade issues
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had a productive and good meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White ...
Germany’s Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, a day after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White ...
Merz Gets Warm Reception, but Fails to Secure Trump Commitment on Russia
The German chancellor had come to Washington hoping to persuade President Trump to play a more active role in defending ...
Germany’s Merz Turns Against Israel
He raises doubt about his promise to protect Jewish life from the extremists of both left and right.
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia ‘fight for a while’ as Merz blames Putin for war
President Donald Trump says it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and ...
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 ...
Germany’s Leader Has a Message for Trump: We Need You, but You Also Need Us
Trade, defense and Ukraine are the issues expected to dominate when Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets President Trump at the ...
German Chancellor presents gilt-framed copy of Donald Trump’s grandfather’s birth certificate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presents President Donald Trump with a gilded gift—a framed copy of Trump’s grandfather’s ...