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What Germany's Merz wants to tackle in Trump meeting

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday .

Trade and security matters will also be top of Merz 's agenda.

The relationship between the two countries is being tested, and Merz will aim to strengthen it.

Trump 's so-called reciprocal tariffs, which have also been imposed on the European Union , are also set to be on his agenda.

Merz may use the occasion to announce a specific defense spending target.

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