Merz, the Federal Chancellor, to embark on a trip to the United States.
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Hold First In-Person Meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on June 5
Germany's new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is set to travel to the United States next week for his inaugural visit. The highlight of his trip will be a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
During their discussion, Merz and Trump will tackle bilateral relations and international matters. Among the topics slated for discussion are the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, issues in the Middle East, and the trade policy between the U.S. and the European Union.
Bilateral relations are of crucial importance to both countries, given their economic and political interests. Furthermore, the current tension in trade policy between the U.S. and the EU will be a key point of discussion, with Germany aiming to manage these tensions.
The meeting will also address crucial international matters in the Middle East, emphasizing the region's strategic role in global politics. Recently, Merz met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to bolster Germany's support for Ukraine, and this conflict is expected to feature prominently in the discussion.
This encounter marks the first meeting between Merz and Trump since Merz assumed the role of Chancellor in May. The meeting emphasizes the importance of maintaining and strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Germany.
[1] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Reuters, May 25, 2025.[2] Germany and the United States: Key Issues Affecting Bilateral Relations. BBC, May 27, 2025.[3] Tensions Rising: Trade Disputes Between the U.S. and the EU. Financial Times, May 26, 2025.
Photo: Friedrich Merz (c) Laurence Chaperon
- The first meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled for June 5, will cover a wide range of policy-and-legislation matters, including the ongoing war-and-conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, general-news topics in the Middle East, and the current policy-and-legislation issues in their trade relations.
- As the U.S. and Germany tackle issues of bilateral relations and international matters on June 5, it is noteworthy that Germany's recent other engagements, such as Chancellor Merz's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, indicate a keen interest in addressing ongoing conflicts and supporting key allies, such as Ukraine.
