The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will travel to the United States on Saturday to meet with President Donald Trump, first in-person in Washington, following a visit to Berlin. This upcoming meeting is expected to cover critical topics, including Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the bilateral relations between the two leaders, and trade tensions.
The German government has confirmed that the German chancellor, who recently stepped into leading the European economy after a five-day leadership transition, will personally shake hands with the president following a dinner with Berlin’s state leaders. The meeting will take place on Thursday evening, at approximately 10:00 PM, in the White House. Local media reports will cover the event, followed by an in-person lunch and press conference.
Merz’s students, such as Berlin’s Premier Art seemingly, will attend the hosted event, while the German government also plans to visit Ukraine. “Throughout this conversation and subsequent discussions, I will repeatedly bring up our joint commitment to bringing stability to Ukraine,” a spokesperson from Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
The meeting between Trump and Merz is expected to focus on the two key issues at issue—trading tensions between the U.S. and Russia, and the preservation of Western assistance to Ukraine. According to multiple sources, Trump has repeatedly expressed support for Russia’s invasion, while Germany has viewed the conflict as a challenge to its economic interests, a stance that avoids accusations of support for Russia.
The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, with an official start at 3:00 PM. Following the presentation, guests dining in the White House will attend a pre-meeting luncheon, followed by a press conference where topics like sanctions, trade agreements, and diplomatic ties will be discussed.
Markets across the U.S. are likely to be mixed by Tuesday as the two leaders engage over the details of their respective positions, including the rules for maintaining dialogue with Russia after the invasion. A series of bilateral meetings is expected to take place in the coming weeks to solve these grave issues, with the U.S. anticipated to jointly advance the.uk’s end to its war in Ukraine as well.
The meeting comes in the face of growing tensions between the U.S. and Russia, with the European leader acknowledging their long-standing interests but noting that there is currently no특별 solution to the Ukraine crisis. As Trump threatens to impose 50% tariffs on U.S.-produced goods from the bloc, includingGeometry, the German chancellor aims to keep Western support intact. Meanwhile, Germany’s broader diplomatic ambitions include targeting the U.S. to boost its influence and reduce ties with Russia.
