China & Friedrich Merz
33 shared events · Importance 13 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
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China: China's trade policies, including state subsidies and export controls on critical materials, are causing a massive trade surplus and threatening European industries. China is also facing potential tariffs and trade defense measures from the European Union and G7 nations.
Friedrich Merz: Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed a stricter posture towards China's trade practices, stating that the European Union cannot stand idly by when others skirt shared rules and must protect its interests.
Jun 15, 2026 · 23 articles
International
China: China criticized the new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on countries doing business with Iran, as it is a major importer of Iranian oil.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, expressed his belief that the Iranian government would fall, which was dismissed by Abbas Araghchi.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor, expects the United States to continue protecting Denmark — Greenland with Denmark and is involved in discussions to enhance Denmark — Greenland's security.
Jan 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, called on the US and Iran to resume talks and favored a negotiated settlement, condemning Iranian attacks on Arab neighbors.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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