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UPDATED May 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET

Apr 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET

How Germany’s Merz torpedoed his plan to contain Trump

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Germany’s Merz’s actions undermined a year-long effort to build rapport with US President Trump.

WHO: Merz

WHAT: Merz’s swipe at US President Trump wiped out a year-long rapport-building effort.

WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET

WHERE: Germany

WHY: No specific cause was reported.

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
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
Trump faces an irate, tough Germany—why · May 2, 2026 at 12:03 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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