18 May 20:01
US Vice President JD Vance discussed improving EU-US trade relations with European leaders, stressing the need for long-term negotiations
Sanziana Georgescu

International
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US Vice President JD Vance met with Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni in Rome, expressing hope that the meeting will boost EU-US trade talks. Vance stressed the importance of Europe as an ally despite trade disagreements. Von der Leyen mentioned the value of the trade relationship, worth more than 1.5 trillion dollars, and emphasized the need for detail in the negotiations. The talks will also touch on Ukraine and defense spending.
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