Announcement occurs at a time of high transatlantic tensions, as the Republican leader imposed additional 25% rates on cars, aluminum and steel, and 10% on all other products in the economic block
The president of the European Commission, e They agreed to meet in the near future during a conversation on Saturday (26) on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral, a spokeswoman of the EU executive arm said. “During his brief conversation, President Von Der Leyen and President Trump agreed to meet,” said Paula Pinho, spokesman for the European Commission, without further details.
The announcement occurs in a moment of high transatlantic tensions. The EU is currently negotiating with US administration to suspend Trump’s tariffs. The Republican leader imposed additional 25% rates on cars, aluminum and steel, and 10% on all other products.
European Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Valdis Dombrovskis, said on Friday in Washington that “a lot of work” is still necessary to reach an agreement with the United States. The “lack of clarity” in Americans expectations makes negotiations particularly difficult, he said. Trump expressed his antipathy through the EU and his preference for meeting with the leaders of member states rather than representatives of the bloc.
*With information from AFP
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