BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit countries outside the transatlantic region in the coming weeks and months to discuss trade relations, he told the Bundestag lower house of
Chancellor Merz to Explore Trade Opportunities Beyond Transatlantic Partners
Chancellor Merz's Trade Initiatives
BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit countries outside the transatlantic region in the coming weeks and months to discuss trade relations, he told the Bundestag lower house of parliament on Wednesday.
Importance of New Trade Agreements
"New trade agreements with global partners are crucial for our export-oriented economy," said Merz, which is why he will visit partners "to open up concrete opportunities for us, also in our national interest".
Focus on Export Opportunities
(Reporting by Ludwig Burger and Miranda Murray, Editing by Rachel More)
