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Germany's Merz to hold crisis talks with Trump in Washington
Merz aims to coordinate a unified European response on Iran conflict and Ukraine while addressing US tariff policies amid escalating Middle East tensions.
- This Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will depart for Washington, D.C. to meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday amid escalating Iran and Middle East tensions.
- On Sunday, Merz said Germany faces a dilemma over the legality of US and Israeli strikes while affirming support for the US and Israel.
- Trade policy will be a central focus of Merz's talks as the US Supreme Court limited Trump's tariff authority affecting Germany and the European Union, while Trump plans 10% levies and threatens up to 15%.
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany will not join further attacks and clarified Bundeswehr soldiers in Jordan and Iraq would defend themselves if attacked, while Merz, Emmanuel Macron, and Keir Starmer prepared military defensive measures.
- Merz will also press Ukraine's importance in Washington, as government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said last week the trip offers a chance to coordinate a European Union position amid changed circumstances.
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US President Donald Trump met today with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with whom he appeared before reporters at the White House and answered questions about current events in the Middle East and the US-Israeli military intervention in Iran.
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