German Chancellor Merz said Germany needs a budget draft cutting several hundred billion euros, not one that increases headcount.

The New York Post reports Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to provide U.S. officials intelligence alleging Iran is expanding nuclear facilities at 'Gaoshan' and is lying about wanting to continue peace talks. Netanyahu, who meets President Trump on Monday, is expected to make the Iran war and Iran's nuclear program central topics. Sources say Israel will also present evidence Tehran is rebuilding missile and drone programs damaged by repeated U.S. strikes; the intelligence is said to indicate Iran is not seriously considering giving up its nuclear ambitions or missile program in ceasefire negotiations with the U.S. Netanyahu will also brief Trump on progress maintaining ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza.

MOFCOM foreign trade department head He Shaojun said China does not deliberately pursue a trade surplus and will continue to promote balanced import and export development, keep markets open and firmly expand imports. In 1H, goods imports rose 22.1% YoY, clearly outpacing exports. China remains the world’s second-largest import market, with large-scale demand providing strong momentum for trading partners. Since last year China launched the Export China brand and plans to hold more than 100 import-promotion events annually; overseas Export China events have produced intended procurement agreements between Chinese and local firms, broadening sourcing channels and easing market access for foreign companies.