German
Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President Donald Trump aired
differences over trade and NATO on Friday at a White House meeting where
they tried to put on a show of warmth and friendship despite tensions
between the two allies.
Read more: Despite warmth, Merkel and Trump still differ on trade and NATO
With Trump poised to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum soon that
will impact European exports, Merkel said the decision is now in Trump's
hands on whether to grant exemptions to European Union nations.
"We had an exchange of views. The decision lies with the president,"
Merkel told a joint press conference after Trump complained about the
U.S.-European trade imbalance, particularly in regards to automobiles.
Merkel's quick trip came the same week as a three-day state visit by
French President Emmanuel Macron, who, like Merkel, pressed Trump on
trade and urged him to keep the United States in a multi-national
nuclear deal with Iran. Neither leader appeared to make significant
progress convincing Trump on either issue.
Read more: Despite warmth, Merkel and Trump still differ on trade and NATO
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