The conservative CDU/CSU parties and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany have reached a coalition agreement, bringing the formation of a new government a step closer. This collaboration may have been influenced by growing international tensions and the recent tariff policies introduced by US President Donald Trump. Friedrich Merz, likely to become the next Chancellor, stated that Germany is experiencing “a situation of growing geopolitical tensions” and that the coalition aims to help shape change in the world, for Germany. The agreement includes the aim to pursue a medium-term free trade deal with the US, reducing import tariffs on both sides of the Atlantic. However, there are potential challenges to this aim due to the unpredictability of Trump’s economic policies.

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