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Merz rebuts Trump over Germany defence spending remarks
Filed: Jul 03, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Summary: Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany need not shy away from defending its defence spending after Trump called it ridiculous.
WHO: Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Merz responded to US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Germany’s past defence spending.
WHEN: Jul 03, 2026 at 9:43 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Merz was asked about Trump calling Germany’s past defence efforts “ridiculous”.
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