Germany's Friedrich Merz to meet with Donald Trump in Oval Office - UPI.com

June 5 (UPI) -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be in Washington Thursday to meet with President Donald Trump in person for the first time.

Merz said that he was looking forward to his first face-to-face meeting with Trump after the two have previously spoken over the phone

"Our alliance with America was, is, and remains of paramount importance for the security, freedom, and prosperity of Europe. The United States is an indispensable friend and partner of Germany," Merz posted to X Wednesday.

The topics of discussion are expected to range from tariffs and trade to Russia's war on Ukraine and the state of the Middle East.

Germany's Friedrich Merz to meet with Donald Trump in Oval Office - UPI.com

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