Merkel Urges 'Europe to Take Our Fate Into Our Own Hands’
The German chancellor’s remarks come as President Trump doubled down on his criticism of Germany.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel tried Tuesday to walk back her remarks about Europe’s relationship with the U.S., but reiterated that “Europe [needs] to take our fate into our own hands.” In Washington, meanwhile, President Trump doubled down on his criticism of Germany:
We have a MASSIVE trade deficit with Germany, plus they pay FAR LESS than they should on NATO & military. Very bad for U.S. This will change
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2017
The U.S. had a with Germany in the first three months of this year. The total for 2016 was $65 billion. But amid this reality is another one: Germany is the in the U.S. (after the U.K., Japan, and Canada.)
