Federal Chancellor Merz to Promote Free Trade at Japan's Visit
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Federal Chancellor Merz to promote free trade at Japan's visit
The German Chancellor calls for the development of "rule-based trade" and the WTO in Tokyo. However, his plans are not only supported by the EU.
During his visit to Japan, Chancellor Merz proposed to establish a new alliance for world trade, which could respond "if the rule-based order was in danger."
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has campaigned in Japan for closer trade cooperation as a counterpoint to China and the USA: he proposes "together to establish a global political alliance for regulated trade".
Tokyo – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday urged Japan to support a proposed global alliance to uphold rules-based trade, he has been advocating for it during his week-long visit to Asia. The alliance of “like-minded partners” would help countries counter rising tariffs and economic coercion, he said in prepared remarks at a business summit in Tokyo. “If others violate the rules of the global trading system or use economic coercion, w…
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