During the meeting, which lasted 45 minutes, Trump and Merz discussed the war in Ukraine, possible sanctions against Russia, as well as another safety issues. The American president amazed the declaration of leaving American soldiers in Germany despite earlier signals from the administration that the US would reduce its presence in Europe.
Trump answered a German journalist’s question about leaving American soldiers in Germany, saying: “The answer is yes. We'll talk about it, but if they want to have them there, yeah. We have quite a few them, about 45,000 soldiers. This full town, if you think about it. It's a good economical development. They are well-paid soldiers and spend quite a few money in Germany."
The U.S. president estimated that it was a good thing that Germany began spending more on its defence, although he joked that – in his opinion – General Douglas MacArthur would not agree with this, who warned after planet War II against allowing the Germans to re-arm themselves.
Speaking of Ukraine, Trump estimated that there would be no end to the war on Russia in the close future. In his opinion, this will be due to the "unimaginable hatred" between the leaders, Volodymyr Zelenski and Vladimir Putin, and the countries themselves.
However, erstwhile asked if he would implement his repeated threats of imposing sanctions on Russia, Trump stated that he would do so erstwhile he felt that the war could not be stopped. He assured that he would then be “very, very hard”.
During the meeting, Trump and Merz besides discussed relations between the US and China. Trump reported that he had a telephone conversation earlier that day with China's leader Xi Jinping, who went very well. As he pointed out, he managed to straighten out many complex issues in trade relations with China.
It is worth noting that global relations are increasingly complex and require careful diplomacy. Consequently,Trump and Merz stressed the importance of cooperation between the US and Germany, as well as between the EU and the US.
In the context of security, Merz informed that he was going to discuss with Trump what the West could do to end Moscow's war with Kiev – including the usage of sanctions. The Chancellor recalled the Friday anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy and stressed that, like then, the United States had a large chance to end the war in Europe.
The U.S. president expressed his support for Ukraine, saying that he is "with Ukraine". He besides mentioned the U.S.-Ukrainian Minerals Agreement, but added immediately afterwards that its main nonsubjective was to end the war.
Trump argued that Putin was not his friend – and that he had no friends at all. He besides stressed that he was hard on Russia. He besides cited the sanctions he imposed against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline during his first presidential word (2017-21).
It is worth noting that the economy of Germany and the US is closely linked. In 2020, Germany was the US's 4th largest trading partner, and US exports to Germany amounted to over $56 billion.
Consequently, the president of the United States and Chancellor Germany agreed that economical cooperation between the 2 countries is crucial for the economical improvement of Europe and the world.
It is besides worth noting that safety is 1 of the most crucial priorities for both the US and Germany. Therefore, both countries will proceed to cooperate in this area to guarantee stableness and safety in Europe and in the world.
In addition, the president of the United States and the Chancellor of Germany discussed the issue of environmental protection. Trump reported that the US would proceed its efforts in this area and Germany would besides proceed its initiatives to defend the environment.
As global relations are increasingly complex, Trump and Merz stressed the importance of diplomacy and cooperation between countries to address global problems.
It is worth noting that the US and Germany have a long past of cooperation in the field of safety and the economy. Therefore, both countries will proceed their cooperation to guarantee stableness and safety in Europe and in the world.
Furthermore, the president of the United States and the Chancellor of Germany besides discussed immigration. Trump reported that the US will proceed its immigration policy, and Germany will besides proceed its initiatives to manage the flow of immigrants.
As global relations are increasingly complex, Trump and Merz stressed the importance of diplomacy and cooperation between countries to address global problems.
It is worth noting that Germany is 1 of the largest US trading partners in Europe. In 2020, US exports to Germany amounted to over $56 billion, and imports from Germany to the US amounted to over $48 billion.
Consequently, the president of the United States and Chancellor Germany agreed that economical cooperation between the 2 countries is crucial for the economical improvement of Europe and the world.
In addition, Trump and Merz besides discussed cyber security. The U.S. president reported that the U.S. will proceed its efforts in this area, and Germany will besides proceed its initiatives to defend cybersecurity.
As global relations are increasingly complex, Trump and Merz stressed the importance of diplomacy and cooperation between countries to address global problems.
It is worth noting that the US and Germany have a long past of cooperation in the field of safety and the economy. Therefore, both countries will proceed their cooperation to guarantee stableness and safety in Europe and in the world.
In addition, the president of the United States and the Chancellor of Germany besides discussed climate change. Trump reported that the US will proceed its efforts in this area, and Germany will besides proceed its initiatives to defend the environment and combat climate change.
As global relations are increasingly complex, Trump and Merz stressed the importance of diplomacy and cooperation between countries to address global problems.
It is worth noting that Germany is 1 of the largest US trading partners in Europe. In 2020, US exports to Germany amounted to over $56 billion, and imports from Germany to the US amounted to over $48 billion.
Consequently, the president of the United States and Chancellor Germany agreed that economical cooperation between the 2 countries is crucial for the economical improvement of Europe and the world.
In addition, Trump and Merz besides discussed energy security. The US president has reported that the US will proceed its efforts in this area, and Germany will besides proceed its initiatives to defend energy security.
As global relations are increasingly complex, Trump and Merz stressed the importance of diplomacy and cooperation between countries to address global problems.
It is worth noting that the US and Germany have a long past of cooperation in the field of safety and the economy. Therefore, both countries will proceed their cooperation to guarantee stableness and safety in Europe and in the world.
