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Germany's Chancellor Warns of US Tariff Turmoil

4/13/2025

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Friedrich Merz, Germany's new chancellor, raises alarms about potential financial turmoil from US tariffs under President Trump. He champions a transatlantic free trade agreement with zero tariffs, as Germany's coalition grapples with trade tensions and seeks to bolster Ukraine while safeguarding its economy from the impacts of US policies.

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Friedrich Merz, Germany's new chancellor, raises alarms about potential financial turmoil from US tariffs under President Trump. He champions a transatlantic free trade agreement with zero tariffs, as Germany's coalition grapples with trade tensions and seeks to bolster Ukraine while safeguarding its economy from the impacts of US policies.