德国总理呼吁彻底改革欧美联盟，“我们不相信关税和保护主义，只相信自由贸易”，媒体评论“不信任达到顶峰”

Group 1 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for a more equitable transatlantic partnership based on mutual interests rather than shared values, highlighting a significant decline in trust between the US and Europe since Trump's second term began [1][2] - Merz emphasizes the need for Europe to reduce its over-reliance on the US, stating that the MAGA movement's cultural wars do not align with European beliefs, and he advocates for free trade over tariffs and protectionism [1][2] - The speech comes at a time when US-EU relations are at a historic low, exacerbated by high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and threats to withdraw security protections [1][2] Group 2 - Merz suggests that the transatlantic partnership has lost its assumed foundation, advocating for a transactional alliance where Europe and the US face each other as equal partners with distinct value systems [2] - The Pentagon's policy officials echo Merz's sentiments, indicating that while there will be differences, the goal should be to build a more durable partnership based on shared interests [2] - Merz reaffirms Germany's commitment to free trade, climate agreements, and the World Health Organization, stressing the importance of unity in addressing global challenges [2] Group 3 - Following his speech, Merz meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss potential new military support for Ukraine, with the atmosphere described as positive and mutually understanding [3] - Merz's reaffirmation of discussions with French President Macron regarding the establishment of a European nuclear deterrent reflects deep-seated doubts about the US's commitment to NATO's Article 5 [4] - The negotiations for a European nuclear deterrent are still in early stages and aim to complement rather than replace the US nuclear umbrella, highlighting Germany's reliance on US security [5]