Friedrich Merz and Trump unite for Ukraine peace efforts
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump have decided to collaborate to end the war in Ukraine and address trade disputes.
What do you need to know?
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation in which they agreed to cooperate to end the war in Ukraine.
- Trump expressed support for the efforts of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other European partners towards lasting peace.
- The two leaders agreed to resolve trade disputes between the countries quickly.
What are Merz and Trump's plans for cooperation?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump have decided to work closely together to end the conflict in Ukraine. According to the federal government spokesperson, Stefan Kornelius, the phone conversation between the two leaders took place on Thursday evening, Eastern Time.
Trump declared strong support for the efforts made by Germany and its European partners, including France, the United Kingdom, and Poland, to achieve lasting peace.
What else did the leaders agree on?
During the phone conversation, Merz and Trump also agreed on the need to quickly resolve trade disputes that may affect relations between the countries.
The American president congratulated Merz on assuming the office of chancellor, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the U.S. and Germany. A spokesperson for the German government highlighted that Merz assured Trump of the irreplaceable role of the United States as a friend and partner to Germany, 80 years after the end of World War II.
