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Germany's Merz says not 'giving up on working with Donald Trump'

Merz said the dispute over Iran will not derail cooperation with Trump, even as Washington weighs pulling 5,000 troops from Germany.

  • Friedrich Merz emphasized his commitment to the transatlantic relationship, stating, 'I am not giving up on working on the transatlantic relationship,' during an interview with ARD.
  • Merz also mentioned, 'Nor am I giving up on working with Donald Trump,' despite tensions over the war in Iran.
  • He commented that the US decision on troops had 'no connection' with current disagreements.
  • Merz reiterated, 'We have a different view of this war. That's no secret.
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Berlin. Germany’s Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz said yesterday that he will not give up working with US President Donald Trump and considered “something exaggerated and nothing new” the Republican president’s announcement about the withdrawal of 5,000 of his troops from German territory.

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Merz reacts to Trump criticism and holds on to partnership.

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Folha de S.Paulo broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
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