Friedrich Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, framing U.S.-German tensions as a strategic test for Germany’s economy.
U.S. envoys discussed concrete Ukraine peace plans with Putin before Kyiv talks, raising major questions for sanctions, security and markets.
German and US foreign ministers reaffirmed their indispensable partnership amid global economic instability and discussed NATO burden-sharing and support for Ukraine.
Italy’s Foreign Minister cancels US visit following offensive remarks by Donald Trump about Prime Minister Meloni, highlighting tensions in transatlantic relations and potential impacts on economic cooperation.