Politics

Germany’s leading contender for post of chancellor favors free trade talks with Trump

 02.01.2025, 16:35
CDU leader Friedrich Merz is the favorite to succeed Olaf Scholz as chancellor. Photo: Sascha Schuermann/Getty Images
CDU leader Friedrich Merz is the favorite to succeed Olaf Scholz as chancellor. Photo: Sascha Schuermann/Getty Images

Germany would be hit especially hard if Trump placed high tariffs on EU goods.