German Chancellor Merz Warns China Over Unfair Trade Practices
February 25, 2026 • Google News World
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s counterpart, German Defense Minister Nora Berendt, and other senior officials met with Chinese leaders in Beijing on Monday. The meeting aimed to discuss trade relations between the two countries.
According to reports, German Chancellor Merz delivered a statement during the meeting, warning China about potential consequences of unfair trade practices. The exact nature of the warning was not specified.
Merz also visited China as part of an official trip, which included meetings with Chinese leaders and officials. This visit aimed to strengthen economic ties between Germany and China.
During his visit, Merz stated that Germany is willing to work with China to build on their existing economic relationships. The US tariffs imposed on Chinese goods have had a significant impact on trade relations between the two countries.
Airbus has reportedly secured an order for 120 planes from China, according to German Defense Minister Nora Berendt. This development highlights the potential for increased cooperation between Germany and China in the aviation sector.
The meeting between Merz and Chinese leaders took place amid ongoing tensions between the US and China over trade policies. The exact outcome of the meeting is not yet clear, but it is expected to have implications for trade relations between Germany and China.
Source: Google News World