Trump and Mitsotakis Back Fair Trade Deal Between U.S. and EU
Both leaders emphasize the potential for a mutually beneficial trade agreement, with Greece playing a pivotal role in the IMEEC initiative.
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed optimism about securing a 'win-win' trade deal between the European Union and the United States, emphasizing fairness and mutual benefits.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Mitsotakis's remarks, highlighting the possibility of achieving equitable trade agreements with both the EU and other nations, including China.
- Mitsotakis positioned Greece as a strategic bridge in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), connecting key democratic nations and fostering U.S.-EU collaboration.
- Trump criticized past trade practices as unfair to the U.S. and reiterated his commitment to addressing trade imbalances during his second term.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed reducing tariffs on American industrial goods, signaling EU readiness to recalibrate transatlantic trade relations.