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Vincent McAviney: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz brings a gift for Trump

Vincent McAviney: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz brings a gift for Trump

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UK and Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney spoke to Ryan Bridge about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to the White House.

The chancellor presented President Donald Trump with a gift: The birth certificate of President Trump’s German grandfather, which seemed to go down well with the President.

Despite the positivity on the outside, McAviney said that the difference between the two nations’ approach to the war in Ukraine has led negotiations to continue behind closed doors.

McAviney also said that Germany is likely aiming to secure a deal with the US that will reduce the effects of Trump’s tariffs.

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