Asked about Trump's reversal in an interview with German broadcaster RTL, Merz said the announcement was a “reaction to the determination of the Europeans”.
Merz separately told public broadcaster ARD that he and Trump would “see each other soon” although no date was yet set for his first visit to Washington once he becomes chancellor.
“This needs to be coordinated and prepared. And for me, Europe is the priority.”
“Ideally we all do zero-percent tariffs on transatlantic trade together. And then the problem is solved.”
Negotiations between his conservative CDU/CSU alliance and the centre-left Social Democrats of outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz following the outcome of February elections are largely wrapped.
On Wednesday, the two sides presented a draft agreement to form a coalition.
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