Angela Merkel Laments Loss of Reliable Global Alliances The German chancellor’s comments came after a contentious meeting of G-7 leaders attended by President Trump, who declined to back the Paris climate accords. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Trade, Boeing, Gen X: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingYour Wednesday BriefingSkeptical U.S. Allies Resist Trump’s New Claims of Threats From IranU.S.-Russia Talks Expose Deep Fissures, Despite Hopes for Better TiesNorth Korea Demands Return of Cargo Ship Seized by U.S.U.S. Ambassador Says Israel Is ‘on the Side of God’