EU Commission President Meets with Trump Ahead of G7 Summit: Focuses on Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Negotiations

Ahead of the upcoming G7 summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen engaged in a productive conversation with former U.S. president Donald Trump. The discussion centered around geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for coordinated actions to address their impact on energy markets. The two leaders also addressed the situation in Ukraine, stressing the urgent need for a ceasefire and maintaining pressure on Russia. Moreover, they discussed ongoing trade negotiations, with von der Leyen reaffirming her commitment to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement by July 9th.