Angela Merkel and Donald Trump in Brussels for a NATO summit. President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Tuesday to complain about a US trade deficit with Germany, and his belief that Germany needs to pay more for the NATO military alliance. "We have a MASSIVE trade deficit with Germany, plus they pay FAR LESS than they should on NATO & military. We have a MASSIVE trade deficit with Germany, plus they pay FAR LESS than they should on NATO & military. Despite her dismay at the direction Trump is taking, Merkel was also at pains to underline the importance of US relations.

Source: The Local May 30, 2017 11:37 UTC