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Angela Merkel gives Barack Obama a very warm welcome...
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Obama arrived in Germany yesterday and made a speech to 14,000 people at the World Leadership Summit in Lanxess Arena, Cologne, German newspaper Bild reported.Today, the pair were believed to have discussed Trans-Atlantic relations during the hour and a half exchange - and Ms Merkel showed her appreciation with a hug and a kiss on Obama's cheek. It comes as a turbulent relationship has evolved between Germany and the US, with President Trump lashing out at Ms Merkel for lowering the country's military spending to below Nato targets. The latest German budget plans, revealed last month, showed defence spending drop well below the two per cent of GDP expected from Nato members. US ambassador Richard Grenell said the cuts were a 'worrisome signal', while President Trump repeatedly accused Germany of freeloading on US military might. But Ms Merkel rejected the criticism, saying Germany will not cut foreign aid to raise military spending. Posted by: Skidmark 2019-04-06 |
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