Commentary: Cosying up to Trump and Xi won't help, but rather allies
Friedrich Merz is taking a tougher approach against the USA and China - and his trip to Asia is once again showing where his strengths lie as Chancellor. But also his weaknesses.
Friedrich Merz, the Chancellor, recently visited Asia, stopping in Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul. During his trip, he emphasized the need for middle powers to unite against major powers, citing the US and China as examples. Merz noted that the US is redefining its foreign economic policy and interests, and suggested that others should do the same.
He promoted free trade, warning of emerging new world order and the need to reduce dependencies. Merz's strategic message was that middle powers must work together against the "big and strong".
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