# Merz says EU will shape a better offer as global trade order faces pressure

https://mins.news/en/item/121846

- Reuters, 2026-10-30 03:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/germanys-merz-says-eu-shape-better-offer-global-trade-order-comes-under-pressure-2026-10-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae4119e53aa080001e554ad

> German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that the EU would lead efforts to develop a better offer as free trade and the rules-based trading order come under pressure.

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