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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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.