But those differences, especially since Mr. Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris climate accord last month, are inescapable. But Ms. Merkel is up for re-election in the fall, and challenging Mr. Trump has become essential in German politics. Yet around the same time, Ms. Merkel began intensifying her public criticism of Mr. Trump. “There are various options that can be discussed,” was all that Ms. Merkel would say before the world leaders began arriving. For all of these challenges, the G-20 gathering began on something of a high note for both Ms. Merkel and Mr. Trump.

Source: New York Times July 07, 2017 00:00 UTC