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US to raise EU car tariffs to 25% amid escalating tensions

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed Monday that the United States will move forward with President Donald Trump's plan to increase tariffs on European Union car imports to 25%. This move marks a sharp increase from the previously agreed 15% levy.

05 May 2026-09:31
Chancellor Friedrich Merz slams Iran conflict as "completely unnecessary war"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday criticized the military conflict against Iran led by the United States and Israel, describing it as a "completely unnecessary war" that threatens the very foundations of the global economy.

26 Apr 2026-13:00
German leader urges Netanyahu to end fighting in Lebanon

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cease hostilities in Lebanon, where Israel says it is striking Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

13 Apr 2026-23:20
What was behind Merz visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Beijing for high level talks with Chinese leadership as Europe reassesses its strategic and economic relationship with China.

27 Feb 2026-16:20
An attempt to split BRICS: Why Merz is betting on India

Editor’s note: Alexander Rahr is a German political scientist and chairman of the Eurasian Society (Berlin). The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

15 Jan 2026-10:31
Armenia, Germany sign joint declaration to deepen bilateral partnership

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed a Joint Declaration on Tuesday outlining a new strategic agenda for bilateral partnership.

10 Dec 2025-11:17
Armenian PM arrives in Germany for official visit

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Berlin on Tuesday for talks with German officials, News.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

09 Dec 2025-12:58
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces crucial test as tax-heavy budget nears

Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves is preparing to deliver her second annual budget on Wednesday — a moment that could define both her credibility and the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government.

25 Nov 2025-10:15
Merz puts forward new proposal for US peace plan for Ukraine

24 Nov 2025-02:58
German chancellor urges Russia to end war in Ukraine

22 Nov 2025-18:58

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