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Merz Urges Trump to Strengthen NATO Amid Global Tensions

2/13/2026

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged U.S. President Donald Trump to mend transatlantic relations to counter threats from China and Russia.
His remarks echoed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's concerns about a rupture in the U.S.-led order.
Merz emphasized NATO's importance for Europe and the United States amid rising tensions.
The Department of Homeland Security ended deportation protections for Yemen, affecting 1,400 people.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged U.S. President Donald Trump to mend transatlantic relations to counter threats from China and Russia.
His remarks echoed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's concerns about a rupture in the U.S.-led order.
Merz emphasized NATO's importance for Europe and the United States amid rising tensions.
The Department of Homeland Security ended deportation protections for Yemen, affecting 1,400 people.