Germany’s Merz says EU ‘determination’ prompted Trump’s tariff pause
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The incoming German Chancellor Merz is eager to raise his voice in Europe. Will he also succeed in charting a new course in foreign policy? Hanco Jürgens thinks so.
Friedrich Merz, who is likely to be Germany's new chancellor, said on Wednesday that he favors tariff-free trade between the United States and the European Union.
Hardly stands the coalition agreement, the next hammer comes from the USA: Trump announces a 90-day tariff break for dozens of countries, including the EU. Europe's unity in recent days has been worthwhile, comments CDU CEO Merz in the RTL interview.
DECRYPTAGE - The future Chancellor is trying to meet the challenges of a country shaken by US customs duties and the war in Ukraine.
The Federal Chancellor in spe, Friedrich Merz, wants to meet with President Donald Trump to reach an agreement in the customs dispute. There is no date yet.
Friedrich Merz is planning a meeting with Donald Trump soon. The stock market is recovering while US Democrats sense insider trading. Negotiations are now to take place for 90 days, while tariffs of 10 percent apply.
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