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German chancellor Friedrich Merz has asked Anthony Albanese if he can help secure a speedy end to negotiations over a European Union free trade agreement with Australia.
The pair have met on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, and agreed to do everything they can to finalise long running negotiations. Progress on a deal stalled in 2023, but have gained new momentum since Donald Trump launched his tariff war.
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