WadePhul and Rubio: Short visit without clear answers in Washington

Rubio asked by a ZDF correspondent whether he continued to consider Germany as a "tyranny", a question that remained unanswered. Rubio had previously referred to the alternative for Germany (AfD) as "tilted tyranny" after the protection of the constitution had classified it as "secured right -wing extremist". No joint press conferences were held during the meeting, and Rubio also announced new visa restrictions for foreigners.

WadePhul emphasizes the partnership

WADEPHUL, which on a 35-hour trip without further meetings in the congress, since the senators are on vacation, emphasized the importance of the German-American partnership. He pointed out common interests in relation to the Middle East conflict and the Ukraine War and expressed optimism about the close position of Europe and the USA in this context as well as the support of sanctions against Russia. In a symbolic act he also laid roses at two Israeli embassy employees at the scene of an anti -Semitic assassination.

The Foreign Ministry emphasizes that transatlantic cooperation is crucial for peace and security in Europe and worldwide, especially in view of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Germany and the United States work closely together to manage global challenges such as climate change and multilateral order, which is visible to the narrow security community within NATO.

economic relationships

The economic connections also play a central role in German-American relations. Foreign trade between Germany and the USA was an impressive 252.8 billion euros in 2024 and made the United States the most important trading partner in Germany, followed by China. German exports to the United States had a value of 161.4 billion euros in 2024, while imports from the USA were 91.4 billion euros.