Biden, Merkel still disagree on Nord Stream 2
Jul 16, 2021
Biden, Merkel still disagree on Nord Stream 2 — — -Brussels (Brussels Morning) US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel failed to find common ground on the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project when they met in Washington on Thursday.
Biden did point out that the US and Germany will consider measures they might take in the event that Russia’s moves present a threat, Reuters reports.
The Biden administration lifted US sanctions on Nord Stream 2 that had been imposed by its Trump predecessor.