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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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 3: Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reacts as he poses for a photograph with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (unseen) ahead of their meeting inside of 10 Downing Street on December 3, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The two leaders are expected to discuss a long-standing dispute over the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, which have been part of the British Museum collection since 1816. The sculptures were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century while he was serving as British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, which at the time ruled Greece. Last year former British prime minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with Mr. Mitsotakis after the Greek prime minister pushed for the return of the marbles during an interview. (Photo by Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends the special EU leaders meeting, with the head of states and the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Greek PM does a statement and talks to journalist of the media and the press upon his arrival at the Emergency Summit on Ukraine and Defence. Brussels, Belgium on March 6, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends a European Union leaders special summit to discuss Ukraine and European defence, in Brussels, Belgium March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
U.S. President Donald Trump poses for photos with Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the West Wing colonnade of the White House January 7, 2020 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Mitsotakis is expected to discuss various issues with President Trump, including Greece’s relations with Turkey. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Overview

  • 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.