Merkel Says U.S. Ties Shouldn't Deter Europe From Own Path
- German chancellor says she’s committed to trans-Atlantic bonds
- That doesn’t mean giving a veto to unpredictable U.S.: Merkel
Merkel Signals Shift in U.S.-Europe Relations
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she remains a “committed trans-Atlanticist” who wants strong ties with the U.S., even as she renewed her warning that reliable relations with her country’s closest post-World War II ally may be a thing of the past.
Following global reaction to comments she made Sunday, Merkel stood her ground for a second day, saying it was good that last week’s Group of Seven summit “didn’t paper over” a clash on climate change that pitted President Donald Trump against the other six leaders.