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Chancellor Merz Meets Trump to Strengthen U.S.-Germany Ties

6/5/2025

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, marking his inaugural visit since taking office. The two leaders will tackle pressing issues, including trade tensions, NATO spending, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as Merz seeks to fortify U.S.-Germany relations amid Trump's tariff threats and military spending commitments.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, marking his inaugural visit since taking office. The two leaders will tackle pressing issues, including trade tensions, NATO spending, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as Merz seeks to fortify U.S.-Germany relations amid Trump's tariff threats and military spending commitments.