"Merz stated, 'I am not giving up on working on the transatlantic relationship, nor am I giving up on working with Donald Trump.' This reflects his commitment to maintaining strong ties despite tensions."
"Merz insisted that the troop reduction announced by Trump was not surprising and had 'no connection' with recent disagreements over the Iran war, emphasizing a desire for continued cooperation."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated there is no connection between the US troop pullout from Germany and disagreements over the Iran war. He affirmed his alignment with President Trump's goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Merz downplayed tensions, asserting that the troop reduction was not surprising and not retaliatory. He expressed his determination to maintain a strong transatlantic relationship and continue working with Trump, despite recent criticisms from the US president regarding Germany's stance on Iran and its economic situation.
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