By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-merkel-says-germany-is-good-partners-with-u-s-after-trump-blasts-the-ally Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Merkel says Germany is ‘good partners’ with U.S., after Trump blasts the ally Politics Jul 11, 2018 12:44 PM EDT BRUSSELS — President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have met after the U.S. leader publicly lambasted the longtime ally over its spending on national defense and a Russian oil pipeline. Sitting down in Brussels, where both are attending a NATO summit, Trump described it as a “great meeting.” He says they discussed defense investment and trade, adding: “We have a tremendous relationship with Germany.” Merkel said she raised issues of migration and economic development with Trump. Trump asserted earlier Wednesday that Germany is “totally controlled” by and “captive to Russia” because of a pipeline project. Trump told reporters that the pair discussed the pipeline during their meeting. He did not elaborate. READ MORE: At NATO, Trump says Germany is ‘totally controlled by Russia’ We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
BRUSSELS — President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have met after the U.S. leader publicly lambasted the longtime ally over its spending on national defense and a Russian oil pipeline. Sitting down in Brussels, where both are attending a NATO summit, Trump described it as a “great meeting.” He says they discussed defense investment and trade, adding: “We have a tremendous relationship with Germany.” Merkel said she raised issues of migration and economic development with Trump. Trump asserted earlier Wednesday that Germany is “totally controlled” by and “captive to Russia” because of a pipeline project. Trump told reporters that the pair discussed the pipeline during their meeting. He did not elaborate. READ MORE: At NATO, Trump says Germany is ‘totally controlled by Russia’ We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now