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BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will travel to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, German and U.S. officials said on Saturday. This will

Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Meet President Trump in Washington

BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will travel to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, German and U.S. officials said on Saturday.

This will be Merz's first visit to the United States since taking office on May 6, and comes amid high tensions between the trans-Atlantic partners over trade and the Russian war in Ukraine.

The visit was confirmed by a German government spokesman and a White House official.

(Reporting by Andreas Rinke and Trevor Hunnicutt; Writing by Sarah Marsh; Editing by Toby Chopra)

Key Takeaways

  • Chancellor Merz to meet President Trump in Washington.
  • This is Merz's first US visit since taking office.
  • Discussions to focus on trade and Ukraine tensions.
  • Visit confirmed by German and US officials.
  • High tensions between trans-Atlantic partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is meeting with President Trump?
Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will meet with President Trump.
When is Chancellor Merz's visit to the United States?
Chancellor Merz's visit to the United States is scheduled for Thursday.
What are the current tensions between Germany and the US?
There are high tensions between the trans-Atlantic partners over trade and the Russian war in Ukraine.
When did Merz take office as Chancellor?
Friedrich Merz took office as Chancellor on May 6.
Who confirmed the visit of Chancellor Merz?
The visit was confirmed by a German government spokesman and a White House official.

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