German Chancellor Merz Calls for Global Free Trade Alliance

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has advocated for a new global free trade network based on international rules during his four-day trip to Asia. Speaking in Seoul, Merz stated that Germany is uniting against unilateralism and autocratic power politics. He emphasized that using supply chains as political tools or obstructing access to key technologies jeopardizes growth and security. Merz had previously made similar calls in Singapore and Japan, highlighting concerns over fair partnerships and access to raw materials.