Germany's Merz proposes new alliance to defend global trade rules

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2026-10-28

Tokyo (dpa) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed forming a new political alliance to defend international trade rules and strengthen the global trade system during a trip to Asia. Speaking at an economic forum in Tokyo on Wednesday, Merz said the alliance of "like-minded" nations should protect, strengthen and further develop trade based on international agreements. The grouping could respond jointly when "the rules-based order is unde......

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