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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, centre left, and Friedrich Merz, CDU candidate for chancellor, before a TV election debate in Berlin, 9 February, 2025

Video. Scholz says EU can act 'in an hour' if Trump imposes tariffs on bloc

Updated: 15/02/2025 - 10:23 GMT+1

Speaking in the first TV debate before snap elections later in the month, Scholz said his strategy for dealing with Trump is "clear words and friendly conversations."

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