German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a blunt warning to Washington, declaring that Europe will not be intimidated by tariff threats again, even as he reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to NATO and the transatlantic alliance. Speaking in the Bundestag, Merz said the European Union had shown unprecedented unity and speed by convening an emergency summit that helped avert new tariffs threatened by the US President. The remarks come amid rising tensions between Europe and the United States over trade, NATO’s future, and the escalating dispute over Greenland. While Merz stressed that Germany and Europe are prepared to defend their economic interests if necessary, he also underscored that NATO remains a vital pillar of European security.