German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time on June 5, following his recent inauguration. The meeting will address critical issues like the conflict in Ukraine, Middle Eastern relations, and trade policies. Despite previous tensions in U.S.-German relations, Merz aims to strengthen ties, especially after his predecessor, Olaf Scholz, was not invited to the White House. Merz's trip is a sign of renewed diplomacy between Washington and Berlin amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Despite the delay in securing the meeting, Merz is getting his chance to make his case to Trump, unlike his predecessor Olaf Scholz.
The topics will include Russia's war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and trade policy, Kornelius said.
Relations between Washington and Berlin are tense amid issues ranging from trade imbalances to support for Kyiv.
Merz will stay overnight in Blair House, the president's guest house.
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