According to the publication, Merkel said: "I see no other option than to negotiate that we do not accept such a practice."

According to Bild, this is “a clear declaration of war” to Trump: Merkel will not tolerate the United States continuing to undermine the pipeline project, which enjoys its support.

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Merkel said earlier that Germany is opposed to extraterritorial sanctions that the US may impose in connection with the implementation of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline project.

The Kremlin said that possible sanctions are an example of unfair competition.