Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, a day after he held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump was dramatically overshadowed by the U.S. leader's spat with Elon Musk. But it was still seen as a win for Merz.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Washington was met with favorable coverage back home, with many hailing a new political style that contrasts with that of his predecessors, Olaf Scholz and Angela Merkel.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Germany, Europe's largest economy, was ready to take over a greater leadership role on future trade agreements as the United States and the EU race to reach a trade deal before a July 9 deadline.

On the C-SPAN Networks: Friedrich Merz is a Chancellor for Germany with three videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2025 Statement. Most appearances with Donald J. Trump ( 2 ). Most common tag: Germany.

The gold-encased present, a reflection of the president’s signature Oval Office décor, paid tribute to Friedrich Trump, who was born in Kallstadt, Germany, in 1869 and later immigrated to

The German chancellor had come to Washington hoping to persuade President Trump to play a more active role in defending Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump today, with the war in Ukraine and trade tensions likely to dominate the agenda. Meanwhile, Tokyo-based company ispace is attempting to make history in space exploration.