Germany: Free trade instead of protectionism - Maas praises example of Chile after Ampuero talks

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas held a press conference with his Chilean counterpart Roberto Ampuero, in Berlin, on Wednesday.
The diplomats both spoke about the importance of free trade for their nations, with Maas characterising both Germany and Chile as "export-orientated" countries. Ampuero echoed Maas's comments, stressing the need to "combat protectionism."
Both Maas and Ampuero discussed the recent meeting of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Helsinki. Maas said that, while he welcomed the meeting, he would hope that what was discussed "can be relied upon." He went on to state, "That appears quite difficult to evaluate."