BERLIN, April 9 (Xinhua) -- "We must find a common European response to the tariff policy of the United States," Germany's incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday.

The most important response is to restore Germany's competitiveness quickly, to preserve and create new jobs, Merz said at a press conference.

The key message to U.S. President Donald Trump is that "Germany is back on track," he said, noting that Germany will fulfill its obligations in terms of defense, and it is willing to strengthen its own competitiveness.

"That is not just Germany," Merz added, stressing that Germany will again be a very strong partner within the European Union.

Merz's conservative block of CDU/CSU and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) on Wednesday agreed on a coalition deal to form a new federal government.

Following the coalition agreement, Merz is expected to be elected chancellor next month. Enditem

Related

Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)