Friedrich Merz Says Foundations for EU US Trade Deal Are Set After Trump Withdraws Tariff Threats

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the foundations for a major trade deal are in place. This follows the withdrawal of U.S. tariff threats on imports.

German Chancellor friedrich merz stated on Wednesday that the foundations for the ratification of a significant trade agreement between the EUEU and the USUS are now in place, provided that the government in Washington honors its prior commitments. This assessment follows the decision by President donald trump to withdraw new tariff threats that had been directed at imports from the EUEU.
German Chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference at the CDU headquarters in Berlin, Germany January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
German Chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference at the CDU headquarters in Berlin, Germany January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
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