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Merz: 'We don't want a trade dispute with the US'

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Terry Martin
January 19, 2026

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on nations that oppose his efforts to take over Greenland. "If necessary, we will protect our European interests," German Chancellor Merz said on Monday.

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