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Apr 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET

Trump faces an irate, tough Germany—why

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The piece says Friedrich Merz is urging Trump to focus less on Vladimir Putin and more on protecting allies.

WHO: Friedrich Merz; Sam Kiley

WHAT: Friedrich Merz criticizes Trump’s foreign policy to influence the US president’s priorities

WHEN: May 1, 2026 at 7:26 PM ET

WHERE: Germany

WHY: Merz’s criticism is intended to get Trump to think less about Vladimir Putin and protect America’s allies.

How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)

Germany’s top diplomat says Merz and Trump have ‘solid’ relations · May 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
How Germany’s Merz torpedoed his plan to contain Trump · May 5, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
Germany condemns attacks on UAE, urges Iran talks · May 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Germany may have misjudged Trump’s anger on Iran · May 2, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
Merz deputy says Germany needs no tips from Trump · May 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Germany’s Merz loses favor with Trump · Apr 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Trump tells Germany's Merz to stop interfering over Iran · Apr 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Trump threatens possible US troop cuts in Germany · Apr 30, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Trump-Merz clash highlights difficulty staying friends · Apr 29, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Germany’s Merz says relations with Trump are good despite Iran spat · Apr 29, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Trump attacks Germany over ‘US humiliation’ jibe · Apr 29, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Trump attacks Germany’s Merz over Iran war remarks · Apr 29, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Trump slams German Chancellor Merz over Iran · Apr 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Trump scolds Germany’s Merz over criticism of Iran war · Apr 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Merz: U.S. being humiliated by Iran as patience wanes · Apr 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Merz says Iran is humiliating the US · Apr 28, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Merz says US is being humiliated by Iran · Apr 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET

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The Independent — View reporting

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