Trump administration open to discussion on key issues, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with US president Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House. Picture: Evan Vucci/AP/PA

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said his meeting with President Donald Trump convinced him that the US administration is open to discussion on key issues.

Mr Merz described his Oval Office meeting and extended lunch with Mr Trump on Thursday as constructive but also candid, noting the two leaders expressed different views on Ukraine.