German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Donald Trump following his election victory, affirming Germany’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with the United States. Scholz emphasized the collaborative efforts to restore peace in Europe amid ongoing tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He expressed confidence that Trump’s administration will uphold agreements for the deployment of medium-range missiles in Germany, aimed at deterring Russian aggression. Additionally, Scholz indicated plans for a future dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while addressing concerns over potential US tariffs on European goods.