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Germany’s Merz says not ‘giving up on working with Donald Trump’
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a statement during his visit to the army at the Bundeswehr base in Munster, Germany, April, 30, 2026. (AP/ Markus Schreiber)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will not give up on working with US President Donald Trump, despite a spat between the leaders over the war in Iran.
“I am not giving up on working on the transatlantic relationship. Nor am I giving up on working with Donald Trump,” Merz tells public broadcaster ARD in an interview.
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