He clearly frustrated Ms. Merkel by proving impervious to her requests, and those of other Europeans, to commit to staying in the Paris climate accord. Yet Ms. Merkel, campaigning for a fourth term from voters who cherish the environment but rarely coddle American presidents, insisted there was no rift. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBut the Chinese view Mr. Trump’s harsh behavior in Europe as a gift to be capitalized on. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBut that view is not universal, and others see a more calibrated calculation. Newsletter Sign Up Continue reading the main story Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box.

Source: New York Times May 31, 2017 15:39 UTC