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Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers

Chancellor Merz aims to coordinate an EU-wide response to U.S. tariffs amid ongoing trade tensions and recent Supreme Court rulings affecting tariff policies.

  • 1- Friedrich Merz said he expects relief for German companies after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down much of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. 2- However, Merz warned that ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy was a “poison” for businesses and economic stability. 3- Ahead of his trip to Washington, Merz said he would coordinate closely with fellow European Union members to present a unified stance, while emphasizing that the tariffs are also harming the United States.
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The Supreme Court in the U.S. has put a stop to Trump's customs policy. After the verdict, the effects are unclear. Merz is facing a difficult mission.

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EU is wrestling for a common position. Export-strong industries fear a prolonged uncertainty. German Chancellor Merz meets Trump in Washington at the beginning of March

·Vienna, Austria
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that before his planned visit to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, he would negotiate with European allies for a joint response to American duties.

·Vilnius, Lithuania
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday he wanted to hold discussions with his European allies on the new US trade arrangements.

·Paris, France
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According to the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States, the German Chancellor expects lower tariffs for German companies. He sees this as a positive signal for transatlantic relations and plans to travel to the USA.

·Germany
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The German Chancellor considers the decision of the North American Supreme Court that has invalidated most of the fees imposed by Trump is a "good news" and welcomed the separation of powers in the country.

·Portugal
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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