
German Official Merz Downplays Rift with Trump Amid US Troop Drawdown
German politician Friedrich Merz sought to downplay a reported spat with US President Donald Trump, asserting that the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany was unrelated to their dispute. Berlin is also reportedly preparing an EU response to potential US car tariffs, highlighting ongoing tensions.
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