German Chancellor Merz: We had a surplus from Germany to the world for decades, but that was the case because our competitiveness was so overwhelming. R&D was great. Our companies are still great, and they can compete.

German Chancellor Merz: We had a surplus from Germany to the world for decades, but that was the case because our competitiveness was so overwhelming. R&D was great. Our companies are still great, and they can compete.