The German government and many Germans breathed a sigh of relief when Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in November. Mr. Trump damaged U.S. relations with its trans-Atlantic allies, and he often targeted Germany and Chancellor Angela Merkel for particular ire. Berlin has welcomed President Biden’s readiness to rebuild U.S.-German and U.S.-European ties.
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Steven Pifer: Rebuilding US-German relations
U.S. President Joe Biden is displayed on screens in the White House press briefing room as he addresses the National Governors Association on Feb. 25, 2021, in Washington, DC.
