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response to the country’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, saying the US was being “humiliated” by Iran. Trump
Trump in response, [including of a trade embargo](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/04/pedro-sanchez-donald-trump-threat-cut-off-trade-spain) or a suspension of Nato membership (which is not even really a thing, really). They know join Germany’s **Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz said publicly that the [U.S. appeared to lack a clear exit strategy in Iran](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/02/g-s1-119864/u-s-withdraw-troops-germany) and that Tehran had "humiliated" Washington in peace talks. The comment drew a sharp response from
response than before. We have many winning cards that we have not yet used,” he added. ## War diplomacy - ****Trump slams Merz:**** Trump lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich
Friedrich Merz, Trump relented, agreeing to include cars in the 15% baseline all-inclusive tariff rate. But 50% tariffs on steel continued and, as a quid pro quo, the EU agreed to buy $750bn
Friedrich Merz** over the Iran war. Earlier this week, Merz said [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) had **“humiliated” the US** and questioned how Trump planned to end the conflict, saying: “The Americans obviously have no strategy
Friedrich Merz criticised the US war in Iran, following which Trump announced the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from the country. President Trump has also often complained about an imbalance in the car trade
Trump’s initial move to reduce US personnel in Germany came after German chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being [“humiliated”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/27/us-humiliated-iran-leadership-trump-merz) by Iran. The Pentagon then announced on Friday
Friedrich Merz also expected to attend in person. The United States is not involved in the talks, which Macron described as focused on a "strictly defensive" mission to protect commercial shipping when the fighting stops
Friedrich Merz also expected to attend in person. The United States is not involved in the talks, which Macron described as focused on a "strictly defensive" mission to protect commercial shipping when the fighting stops
Friedrich Merz. Speaking after the summit, Starmer said that all attendees agreed that the strait should be opened without tolls or restrictions. The U.S. was not involved in the talks, which Macron described as focused
Friedrich Merz](/news/2026/4/27/iran-very-skilful-as-us-humiliated-says-german-chancellor) said Iran was humiliating the US during the negotiations aimed at ending the war. The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, called the announcement’s timing a “surprise”. “I think
Friedrich Merz publicly said the U.S. was being "humiliated" by Iranian leadership and criticized the U.S. strategy in the war, [according to the Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/trump-merz-germany-troops-withdrawal-nato-d37af7bcd1a97e265f3b3afd8aa65142). The President had [attempted a similar reduction
Friedrich Merz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/friedrich-merz), has said he will not give up on working with the US president, Donald Trump, despite a spat between the leaders over the war in Iran. “I am not giving
Friedrich Merz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/friedrich-merz). The German government sought to play down the severity of Trump’s move, describing it as “anticipated”, and a reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence
Friedrich Merz, who recently said the US was being “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership. Trump responded by [urging Merz to stop “interfering”](/news/2026/4/30/trump-slams-germanys-merz-again-as-rift-over-iran-war-widens) over Iran and spend more time “fixing his broken country
Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. The decision comes a day after Trump criticised Merz, who suggested the US had been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators. In social media posts on Thursday, Trump said Merz
Friedrich Merz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/friedrich-merz), the German chancellor, already embroiled in a row with Donald Trump over the Iran war, has said he would not advise his children to study or work
Friedrich Merz for saying the US had been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators in the ongoing war. The US military deployment in Germany - currently at more than 36,000 active duty troops
Friedrich Merz, said America was being “humiliated” by Iran. Trump has severely criticised Nato allies for not sending their navies to help to open the strait of Hormuz, a crucial commercial shipping corridor. Spain