On September 17, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that the era of "unconditional" US-European ties built since World War II has ended, at least temporarily. Merz's statement reflects broader tensions in transatlantic relations and represents a significant shift in how European leaders publicly frame their relationship with the United States.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the era of “unconditional” ties between the US and Europe built since World War II are over, at least for now, the latest pronouncement of a breakdown in relations under Donald Trump’s presidency.