Trump and von der Leyen's Dance: Smiles, Jabs, and No Dancing Yet
Trump praises von der Leyen as "excellent," prompting her to respond with amusement.
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The US President, ever the showman, has set his sights on a new dance partner - the European Union (EU). After securing a deal with the UK, Trump publicly admired EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, expressing his eagerness for some diplomatic rumba. Von der Leyen, in her trademark dry humor, playfully accepted the invitation but added that she'd only attend the White House ball when she had a dance-worthy package to offer.
Against the backdrop of the global trade conflict ignited by Donald Trump, the US President extended a hand of hope towards von der Leyen, dubbing her "fantastic"[1]. She reciprocated the compliment in Brussels, acknowledging "good talks" with Trump. The day prior, the US and UK had announced their pas de deux - a trade agreement[2]. Trump was keen on cutting a rug with the EU as well, he declared.
Trump refrained from providing a timeline for a meeting with von der Leyen, who would be representing the EU on the dance floor. However, he was confident that EU member states were eager to join the dance[3]. "Everyone wants to dance with the US," Trump announced[3].
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As theSTRUT2 step with Trump and von der Leyen is tentative, let's rewind a bit. At the Pope's funeral in Rome in early May, the two dancers shared a brief encounter, albeit off the dance floor[4]. Von der Leyen later confirmed the conversation. Yet, her trip to the White House hangs in the balance, she insisted, expecting "concrete" compulsory steps before strutting her stuff[1].
Since assuming office in January, Trump has waltzed the international trade scene into a series of disputes, slapping massive tariffs on numerous countries[5]. In early April, he enforced a general tariff of 20 percent on EU imports, which he later reduced to 10 percent[5]. Additionally, tariffs amounting to 25 percent are imposed on steel and aluminum products and automobiles[5]. The EU responded with threats of counter-tariffs on US cars and aircraft if negotiations with the Trump administration falter.
Put on your dancing shoes folks, the European Union and the US are gearing up for a dance. Let's see if they can tango or if it's just a cha-cha-cha promise.
Source: ntv.de, toh/AFP
- EU Commission
- Ursula von der Leyen
- Donald Trump
- EU
[1] ntv.de[2] ntv.de[3] ntv.de[4] ntv.de[5] reuters.com
- The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is proposing to extend the deadline for the submission of proposals to the Council regarding diplomatic negotiations with the United States.
- Amid ongoing trade conflicts, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to attend a meeting with US President Donald Trump, following a series of positive talks about potential collaboration.
- Trump's eagerness for a dance with the European Union adds to the tensions and uncertainties surrounding migration policy, war-and-conflicts, and other pressing policy-and-legislation matters in the realm of politics.
- In addition to the dance with the US, the European Union is navigating complex crime-and-justice issues in general-news headlines, as it addresses tariff disputes and countermeasures with trading partners.5.While the EU is keen to engage in diplomacy with the US, the US President has not provided a specific date for the meeting, leaving uncertainty about the timing of the dance between the two entities.
- In light of the complex global politics and ongoing trade and tariff disputes involving the US, analysts wonder whether the touted dance between Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen would be a tango or a cha-cha-cha - a symbol of diplomatic harmony or a dance of discord.
