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German Chancellor delivers birth certificate to President Trump

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 6 Jun 2025, 10:08am
05 June 2025, USA, Washington: US President Donald Trump (r) receives German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) in the Oval Office at the White House. It is the first meeting between the two politicians since Trump and Merz took office. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa (Photo by Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images)
05 June 2025, USA, Washington: US President Donald Trump (r) receives German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) in the Oval Office at the White House. It is the first meeting between the two politicians since Trump and Merz took office. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa (Photo by Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images)

German Chancellor delivers birth certificate to President Trump

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 6 Jun 2025, 10:08am

UK and Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney spoke to Ryan Bridge about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to the White House.  

The chancellor presented President Donald Trump with a gift: The birth certificate of President Trump’s German grandfather, which seemed to go down well with the President.

Despite the positivity on the outside, McAviney said that the difference between the two nations’ approach to the war in Ukraine has led negotiations to continue behind closed doors.  

McAviney also said that Germany is likely aiming to secure a deal with the US that will reduce the effects of Trump’s tariffs. 

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