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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they wanted to establish a political alliance supporting rules-based trade to strengthen open and fair trade globally.

Merz stated, “We want a political alliance for open, fair and rules-based trade on a global scale.” Noting that this approach would contribute to the advancement of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Merz highlighted the importance of common rules in international trade.

Emphasizing the need to avoid unauthorized customs tariffs and coercive practices in trade, Merz said their aim was to strengthen the WTO and reaffirm the principle of rules-based trade.