Merz and Trump unite: A bold plan to end Ukraine war and trade woes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump have decided to work together to end the war in Ukraine. Their collaboration will also address trade disputes.
What do you need to know?
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation during which they agreed to cooperate in order 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 on the swift resolution of trade disputes between the countries.
What are Merz and Trump's plans for cooperation?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump have decided to collaborate closely to end the conflict in Ukraine. According to the spokesperson for the federal government, Stefan Kornelius, the telephone conversation between the two leaders took place on Thursday evening, Greenwich Mean Time.
Trump declared his 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 telephone conversation, Merz and Trump also agreed on the need to swiftly 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 US 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 the Second World War.
