The Latest: Trump, Merkel optimistic about US-EU trade talks

WATFORD, England (AP) — The Latest on the NATO summit near London (all times local):1:50 p.m.Whatever friction exists between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel wasn’t on display as they expressed optimism about trade talks between the U.S. and European Union.Merkel says there is a good basis for resuming trade talks because a new team of EU leaders has taken office.Trump says the trade deal with the EU is one of the more “difficult deals” for the