International Leader Trump Prepared for Pope Francis' Funeral to Engage in Trade Discussions with Global Heads
Trump's Popeside Trade Showdown
Woohoo! U.S. President Donald J. is ready to rub shoulders with the global elite at Pope Francis' funeral, turning the mourning occasion into a business extravaganza. Over 130 international delegations and 50 heads of state or government are expected to attend, making for quite the star-studded event, according to the Vatican.
The mouthy maverick of the Oval Office, who can't seem to resist a good yarn, said, "I'd like to see them all. It'd be great. I'd like to meet them all, and they all want to meet to discuss trade." Addressing Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House, Trump shared his desire for a worldwide friendship party, centering around trade negotiations.
Among the expected attendees are the likes of Argentine President Javier Milei, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen - quite the A-list crowd, if you ask me!
Trump, ever the sentimental soul, recalled that he received Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House a few weeks ago and was invited by her to Italy for potential trade talks with international partners.
Trump on Tariff Talks with China – Sorta Maybe!
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent dropped some intel about his "very good negotiation" with South Korea on Thursday, while Trump himself let slip that he had, ahem, spoken with China, but China denied any such meeting. "I can't say who met, but there was a meeting with China this morning," said Trump vaguely.
"We could reveal it later, but they had meetings this morning, and we've been meeting with China," Trump insisted, sparking even more curiosity.
However, the ink is still drying on the details regarding this purported hush-hush meeting with the Chinese. Some speculate that these talks revolved around trade deals, with Trump expressing optimism about tariff negotiations and progress with Japan. Nonetheless, not a peep about confirmed discussions post-China's recent tariff announcements.
When in Rome... or Vatican City, Trade!
Last but not least, Trump used the Norwegian leader's presence to shout out the awesome relationship between their two powerful nations. "I don't think we're going to have any problems, any kind of problem," he repeated, while Støre stressed their potential for mutually beneficial trade and finding complementary solutions.
So, as they say, "all's fair in business and love," and President Trump is nothing if not a master of both. Stay tuned for more news and juicy tidbits from the world of international politics!
- President Donald J. Trump expressed his eagerness to meet with various heads of state and government, including Argentine President Javier Milei, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, at Pope Francis' funeral, where trade discussions are anticipated to take place.
- In addition to attending Pope Francis' funeral, President Trump was also reported to have had a meeting with representatives from China, though the details remain unclear, with China denying any such encounter.
- Amidst the potential trade negotiations with various countries, Trump expressed optimism about tariff talks with Japan, hinting at the possibility of complimentary trade deals.
- As various world leaders gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral, President Trump took the opportunity to highlight the strong relationship between the United States and Norway, emphasizing their potential for mutually beneficial trade and finding complementary solutions, thus reinforcing his reputation as a master of both business and politics.
