Trump's Sight Set on von der Leyen: A Potential EU-US Talk Sparkles
Trump expresses admiration towards von der Leyen, to which she responds humorously.
Got a bone to pick with the UK, now it's the EU's turn. Trump's got his eyes on EU Commission President von der Leyen, brought 'em a deal, now he's after another one. She tosses a laugh, tweaks his chain, promises a visit to the White House with a solid offer in tow.
In the thick of the global trade war, started by ole' Donald, the US President is longing to lock horns with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Von der Leyen grinning wide, in Brussels, sharing some laughs with ol' Trump - talks were tops, she said. The day prior, the US and the UK put an end to their tariff tussle. Trump? Hoping to seal a deal with the EU, too, according to his word.
No specifics on when they'll clash, von der Leyen and Trump, with Trump convinced the EU nations hanker for a deal just as much. "Just gotta score a deal with the US," Trump said.
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Von der Leyen and Trump's paths have crossed before, back at Pope Francis' funeral shindig on April 26 - they chatted and agreed on a future meet. Von der Leyen confirmed a call between them, too. However, she's only coming to the White House when she's ready with a deal worth discussing - concrete, with a solution both can agree on.
Ever since taking the Oval Office, Trump's escalated a global trade conflict with a barrage of hefty tariffs. Early April, he slammed EU goods with a 20% tariff, later halving it to 10%. Add in the 25% for steel, aluminum, and cars - and the EU threatened their own rebuttal, targeting US vehicles and aircraft if negotiations fail.
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- Ursula von der Leyen
- Donald Trump
- EU
- Trade Wars
- The Commission is proposing to extend the deadline for the submission of proposals to the Council regarding the EU's policy-and-legislation regarding trade-wars, in light of the ongoing tussle between EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump.
- In a statement confirmed by both parties, von der Leyen agreed to visit the White House, but only when she has a solid offer in tow that addresses the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the car-accidents, fires, sports-betting, crime-and-justice, general-news sectors, and agreed terms on the migration issue.
- Migration has been a key point of contention between the EU and the US, with both sides agreeing to collaborate on finding long-term solutions to reduce illegal immigration and promote economic opportunities in their respective regions.
- Trump, however, appears to be more interested in the potential economic benefits of a deal with the EU, as he emphasized his desire to score a deal that will benefit both parties.
- The EU, despite the ongoing trade tensions, maintains a strong stance against hefty tariffs, with von der Leyen threatening to retaliate with tariffs on US vehicles and aircraft if negotiations fail.
- The upcoming visit by von der Leyen to the White House has sparked wide interest in politics, with many wondering if the two leaders will be able to reach an agreement that benefits both sides and sets a positive tone for EU-US relations.
- Trump and von der Leyen have previously demonstrated their ability to find common ground, as evidenced by their chat at Pope Francis' funeral, which led to agreed statements and a confirmed call between the two leaders.
- On a lighter note, the upcoming visit by von der Leyen has also fueled speculation about the possibility of sports discussions taking place during her stay in the White House, given Trump's known fondness for the field.
