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German President Warns Against U.S. Policy Erosion

1/9/2026

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemned U.S. policy under U.S. President Donald Trump at a January 8 Berlin symposium.
He warned the global order could become a den of robbers if powerful nations exploit weaker ones, citing Russia's actions in Ukraine and the ousting of Venezuela's President Maduro.
He urged active intervention and called on Brazil and India to join safeguarding the world order, criticizing the United States for undermining foundational values.

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemned U.S. policy under U.S. President Donald Trump at a January 8 Berlin symposium.
He warned the global order could become a den of robbers if powerful nations exploit weaker ones, citing Russia's actions in Ukraine and the ousting of Venezuela's President Maduro.
He urged active intervention and called on Brazil and India to join safeguarding the world order, criticizing the United States for undermining foundational values.