Trump, Germany's Merkel discuss trade, NATO funding, Brexit

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday to discuss a range of issues including trade and NATO funding, the White House and a senior administration official said.The phone call took place shortly after Trump began a weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.A White House statement said the conversation covered issues including trade, the Brexit debate in Britain, and upcoming meetings.