Friedrich Merz & Scott Bessent
17 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Apr 27, 2026
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, has become a target of Donald Trump's anger for refusing to back the war in Iran or contribute to a peacekeeping force in the Strait of Hormuz.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, believes the Iran war's impact is short-term volatility for long-term gain, preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, supports direct peace talks between Israel and Lebanon and a diplomatic understanding between the United States and Iran.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, has warned of new economic sanctions on countries doing business with Iran, aiming to inflict more economic pain on Tehran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, discussed the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine with Donald Trump, and expressed concerns about the U.S. social climate.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, was part of the U.S. delegation to the summit and engaged in exchanges with He Lifeng.
May 14, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Washington's lack of strategy in the Iran war, leading to a feud with Donald Trump.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is promoting financial literacy and warning against easy-money traps.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, criticized the US strategy in Iran, calling the war 'ill-considered', which drew a rebuke from Donald Trump.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Apr 28, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, met with Donald Trump and agreed with Donald Trump's criticism of Spain's NATO spending, stating that all members should comply with common security commitments.
Mar 03, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, privately told Donald Trump that Spain, as a member of the European Union, could not be excluded from a trade agreement between Brussels and Washington, emphasizing that the EU negotiates tariffs collectively.
Mar 04, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, called on the US and Iran to resume talks and favored a negotiated settlement, condemning Iranian attacks on Arab neighbors.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's treasury secretary, stated that failure by Vladimir Putin to negotiate in good faith could lead to additional sanctions against Russia.
May 19, 2025 · 9 articles
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