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Merz calls for rebalancing of Germany’s ‘unhealthy’ trade ties with China
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Merz calls for rebalancing of Germany’s ‘unhealthy’ trade ties with China

Politico Europe · Feb 25, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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On a trip to Beijing, the German chancellor said he aimed to reduce his country’s ballooning trade deficit with China.

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Merz heads to Beijing as Germany Inc. reels from ‘China shock’ China once underpinned Germany’s industrial growth but has now become a force behind its deindustrialization. Feb 23 7 mins read Merz calls on Germans to work more — and draws a withering backlash The chancellor is pushing market-oriented policies he believes will boost competitiveness at home and across the EU. Feb 12 6 mins read The EU’s new power couple: Merz and Meloni As relations between Berlin and Paris falter, Germany’s chancellor is identifying Italy’s prime minister as a key ally. Jan 23 7 mins read Merz seeks to dial down Trump trade tensions — while Macron talks tough Tactical divide emerges between French and German leaders over response to U.S. president. Jan 19 3 mins read

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