Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ​said on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump ‌remained good despite a row between the two ​men over the Iran war, but he ⁠reiterated his worries over the economic impact of the conflict.

The spat reflects diverging views between the Trump administration and its European NATO ‌allies on Iran and other issues, including the Ukraine conflict.