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Agriculture: Minister Rainer hopes for Merz's support

Federal Minister of Agriculture Rainer is counting on Chancellor Merz's support to end the ban on exports of German pork to China. However, the chancellor is not accompanied by the minister, which causes astonishment in the industry.

Frederik Bombosch, Henrike Schirmacher, Steffen Bach
24. February 2026
Friedrich Merz
Chancellor Merz is flying to China today for his inaugural visit – without representatives of the meat industry. (picture alliance / Chris Emil Janßen)

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Last updated: 24. February 2026

Meat production China Alois Rainer Friedrich Merz