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Story summary
- Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, remained silent as U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Spain and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Trump threatened to escalate a trade war with Europe.
- This silence echoes Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, during his encounter with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- Borrell later explained his actions to the European Parliament.
- The piece notes challenges for European leaders navigating U.S. relations.
