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Merz and Trump Discuss Ukraine Crisis and Trade Tensions

6/1/2025

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, marking their first face-to-face encounter since Merz took office. The leaders will tackle pressing issues, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the pursuit of a ceasefire, and ongoing trade tensions between the EU and the US.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, marking their first face-to-face encounter since Merz took office. The leaders will tackle pressing issues, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the pursuit of a ceasefire, and ongoing trade tensions between the EU and the US.