The United States and Germany may request an advisory opinion from the ICJ to settle a dispute over a trade issue.

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Only countries can request advisory opinions from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on legal questions; however, advisory opinions are typically requested by United Nations bodies and agencies, not by individual countries to settle disputes between them. Disputes between countries like the United States and Germany would be settled through contentious cases if both parties consent to the ICJ's jurisdiction.

The United States and Germany May Request an Advisory Opinion