German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Singapore, Japan and South Korea to deepen economic, trade and security cooperation. During the trip, Merz called for stronger EU-Asia partnerships, a free trade agreement with the CPTPP and closer ties with ASEAN. Germany is also seeking cooperation on technology, defence and global supply chains as it confronts US tariffs, China’s growing influence and geopolitical instability.#FriedrichMerz #Germany #Asia #EU #ASEAN #CPTPP #FreeTrade #Singapore #Japan #SouthKorea #GermanyEconomy #GlobalTrade #Geopolitics #WorldNews