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.

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.