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Merz warns US on tariffs, hails ‘future cooperation’ with China
- Merz warns the US against igniting a tariff war while signaling openness to future cooperation with China.
- Merz plans to repeat his message in Washington next month during talks with Donald Trump.
- He called for ‘strategic partnerships’ with China while criticizing its growing regional military presence.
- Merz noted Germany’s auto sector faces pressure to address export declines to China.
- Merz criticized Beijing’s expansion of military outposts in the South China Sea.
- The chancellor pledged to discuss future China cooperation during a planned trip to Beijing.
- Merz acknowledged a potential second term as chancellor.
- The remarks were delivered during a traditional event marking Political Ash Wednesday in Germany.
- The comments come as Europe grapples with export declines and Beijing’s on-and-off tariff pressures.
- The speech emphasized Europe’s ability to respond if US policies overstep.
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