Merkel Reaches Out to Trump With Pledge to Work for G-20 Unity
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What the U.S. Departure Means for the Paris Agreement
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Europe next month, saying she’ll work to keep the Group of 20 nations united even after Trump’s decision to quit the Paris accord on climate change.
Speaking on a panel with non-governmental organizations pushing for more social and environmentally-friendly policies from the world’s leading economies, Merkel said the U.S. is a key G-20 partner and Trump is welcome at the summit she’ll host in the port city of Hamburg on July 7-8.