German Chancellor Angela Merkel will seek compromises with US president Donald Trump over commercial and defense spending. He said, that she will do her best to maintaining relations with Europe and the United States, reports Reuters.

" He made his convictions clear in his inauguration speech… I say two things with regards to this (speech): first, I believe firmly that it is best for all of us if we work together based on rules, common values and joint action in the international economic system, in the international trade system, and make our contributions to the military alliances," she said.