Trump expresses admiration for von der Leyen, eliciting her laughter
Chatting with Trump, von der Leyen Stays Coy About White House Visit
In the middle of a brewing global trade war, President Trump is setting his sights on the European Union. He's showered EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with compliments, hinting at a potential talk. But, Von der Leyen responded with a chuckle, mentioning the importance of coming to the White House with a "concrete" trade plan that suits both parties.
As Trump declared the USA and UK's new trade agreement, he expressed hopes for a similar deal with the European Union. Unsurprisingly, Von der Leyen, who'll be leading the EU negotiations, hasn't divulged any specific timeline for a meeting. Trump's confident the EU nations are keen on closing a deal, asserting that everyone wants a deal with the USA.
Trump and Von der Leyen already had a meeting on April 26, on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral, with plans for a later get-together. However, Von der Leyen stated that she'd only consider visiting Washington when she has a solid trade package to discuss.
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The world's economic landscape has been thrown into disarray, thanks to Trump's global trade dispute, marked by hefty tariffs. Initially, he levied a 20% tariff on EU goods, which he later reduced to 10%. Steel, aluminum products, and cars attract a 25% duty. The EU has countered with threats of tariffs on US cars and aircraft, should negotiations fail.
Since taking office in January, Trump's been instigating global trade disputes with rich tariffs. In early April, he slapped a 10% tariff on EU goods, only to renege on it later. Currently, Biden, not Trump, is leading the US, making any future negotiations with the European Commission or White House officials timely and crucial.
For now, there's no clear indication of what Von der Leyen might propose during a potential visit to the White House. She's emphasized the need for a "concrete" trade package instead, devoid of specific offers from the European Commission. Keep an eye out for future statements from the White House or European Commission for more details on any possible EU-US negotiations.
[1] Discussions revolving around EU-US relations[2] Von der Leyen would visit Washington D.C. if there's a "concrete" trade package in place, not specific offers from the European Commission
- The Commission is proposing to extend the deadline for the submission of proposals regarding EU-US relations to the Council.
- WhatsApp messages between Trump and von der Leyen might contain hints about a potential trade agreement, as she stays coy about a White House visit.
- Companies in the automobile industry are closely monitoring politics, as car-accidents and tariffs could impact their sales to the EU.
- In addition to global news about war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice, the ongoing US-EU trade war is also featured in general-news sections.
- In Brussels, policymakers and legislators are working on new policy-and-legislation to address the economic impact of the trade war and potential migration due to war-and-conflicts.
- Amidst this period of political tension, sports-betting is still thriving, with accident-prone sports like car races drawing high betting volumes.
- Fires in some parts of the world, possibly due to climate change, are also making headlines, alongside the trade war, in the general-news section.
- To mitigate the economic impact of the trade war, the European Union is considering diversifying sales markets, with China emerging as a potential target for exports, particularly steel and aluminum products.
