US EditionGermany will seek strategic partnerships with China amid US tariffs, Merz says
Chancellor Merz plans a China visit to build strategic ties amid US tariff tensions threatening Germany’s economy and EU trade, emphasizing foreign and economic policy integration.
- On Feb 18, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will seek 'strategic partnerships' with China during a trip next week to discuss future cooperation between Europe and the world's second-biggest economy.
- U.S. tariff moves have prompted Merz to warn that President Donald Trump's tariff push is testing relations and risking damage to Germany's economy.
- Playing to domestic audiences, Merz emphasised at his party's Ash Wednesday event in Passau that 'we have a strategic interest in finding partners in the world who think the way we do,' to preserve prosperity and social security.
- Merz warned that Europeans can defend themselves if actions are overdone, signalling the European Union’s readiness to counter Washington’s tariff measures, and said foreign and economic policy can no longer be separated.
- Viewed broadly, the move aims to pursue strategic partnerships with China next week, amid U.S. tariff pressure, as Merz said, `We have a strategic interest in finding partners in the world who think the way we do, who act the way we do, and who above all are prepared to shape the future together so that we remain a country with prosperity and a high level of social security.
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Merz also stated that foreign policy and economic policy can no longer be separated.
Friedrich Merz Advocates for Strategic Partnerships with China Amid U.S. Tariff Strains
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to seek strategic partnerships with China, emphasizing the need for international cooperation despite U.S. tariff policies. Speaking at an event in Bavaria, Merz stressed that Europe must maintain prosperity through alliances while criticizing the Trump administration's aggressive tariff approach.
Germany will seek strategic partnerships with China amid US tariffs, Merz says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he would seek "strategic partnerships" with China during a trip next week, as he looks to discuss future cooperation between Europe and the world's second-biggest economy while the United States leans on tariffs.
Washington's trade pressure has pushed European capitals to seek a new balance. Strained economic relations with the US are leading Western leaders to engage more closely with China for alternative partnerships.
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