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2026-02-22 07:59:37
[German Chancellor: Will Travel to the US to Discuss US Tariff Policy with Trump After Coordinating EU Position] German Chancellor Merz stated on the 21st that he will travel to Washington in a little over a week to meet with US President Trump to discuss US tariff policy, and will engage in dialogue with him from a coordinated EU perspective. Merz made the remarks in a media interview after attending the CDU party congress in Stuttgart. Previously, the US Supreme Court ruled that the tariff measures implemented by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were illegal. Merz stated that this ruling was "notable, but also expected by many," showing that the separation of powers mechanism in the US is still functioning. However, he pointed out that the ruling did not address the so-called "industry-specific tariffs" imposed on specific sectors. Merz stated that Germany will coordinate with its EU partners before traveling to the US. "Tariff policy is an EU prerogative, not a matter for individual member states. I will travel to Washington with a coordinated European position." He emphasized that he will clearly express to the US that tariffs "harm all parties," especially the countries that impose them, "Germany is bearing the pressure of reduced exports, but ultimately it is American consumers who pay the price." (CCTV)
