You cannot stare down a president who does not believe in the table. So you add more chairs.

President Donald Trump spoke by phone Thursday with Chancellor Angela Merkel, the White House said, after breaking with custom and waiting days to congratulate the German leader on her re-election.

After suffering the consequences of his war with Iran, though, the other members of the G7 are likely not in the mood to hear ...

President Donald Trump has clashed with plenty of US allies. But toward German Chancellor Angela Merkel, he appears to hold special enmity. Trump’s abrupt announcement that he will reduce US troops in ...