Event Brief
Friedrich Merz heads to China for trade talks
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Summary: Germany seeks to balance cooperation with China amid rising competition for car makers.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Visit to China to reset trade relations
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: To find the right balance of cooperation with China
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