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Trump, Germany's Merz kick off friendly meeting with talks on Ukraine and trade

  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met US President Donald Trump at the White House on June 5, 2025, during Merz's first visit to Washington.
  • The meeting followed Trump's 75-minute call with Vladimir Putin on June 4, 2025, amid rising tensions after Ukraine's deep drone strikes on Sunday inside Russia.
  • The leaders focused on Ukraine, defense spending, and trade, discussing Germany's increased defense budget and Trump's tariff threats on EU goods.
  • Trump confirmed a 50% tariff on aluminum and steel and EU imports stand threatened, while Merz stressed Europe's continued need for US support before Friday's D-Day anniversary.
  • The talks suggested improved US-German cooperation on defense and trade, but tariff threats and geopolitical tensions underscore ongoing transatlantic challenges.
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The Chancellor was in the Oval Office on Thursday and addressed a range of issues with Donald Trump, including his tax policy, the war in Ukraine and support for NATO

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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During his first visit to the White House on Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented host Donald Trump with a copy of the birth certificate of his grandfather and namesake Friedrich Trump, who emigrated to the United States from what is now Germany in the late 19th century. He also presented Trump, an avid golfer, with a special golf club.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Friedrich Merz met Donald Trump: The U.S. President surprised Merz with small tricks, and Merz countered with great confidence. Bela Anda, an expert in political communication, analyses the dynamics and emphasizes at WORLD TV: "The time of nostalgia is over.

·Dortmund, Germany
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