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US-EU: VP Vance Meeting With Commission's Von Der Leyen

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US Vice President JD Vance is currently meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. The meeting is the highest-profile talks between US dministration officials and those from the EU since President Donald Trump returned to office in January. Ahead of the meeting, Vance said "The Trump administration has been very clear that we care a lot about Europe. We see a lot of economic relationship to build upon with Europe. We also want to make sure that we're actually engaged in a security partnership that's good for both Europe and the United States."

  • As the meeting started, Vance said the two would discuss "some trade issues, some economic issues." Von der Leyen said the two sides should "look with optimism at our transatlantic relations” that are "deep and strong bonds”
  • Addressing the AI Summit earlier today, Vance advocated for deregulation in the sector and an end to, as Politico reports "“onerous international rules” that have stifled innovation and created unnecessary hurdles for American businesses." The US (and the UK) declined to sign the joint declaration concluding the summit.
  • The meeting is likely to take place in a frosty atmopsphere following the Trump administration's announcement of tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. VdL pledged  'firm and proportionate' measures in response. 
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US Vice President JD Vance is currently meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. The meeting is the highest-profile talks between US dministration officials and those from the EU since President Donald Trump returned to office in January. Ahead of the meeting, Vance said "The Trump administration has been very clear that we care a lot about Europe. We see a lot of economic relationship to build upon with Europe. We also want to make sure that we're actually engaged in a security partnership that's good for both Europe and the United States."

  • As the meeting started, Vance said the two would discuss "some trade issues, some economic issues." Von der Leyen said the two sides should "look with optimism at our transatlantic relations” that are "deep and strong bonds”
  • Addressing the AI Summit earlier today, Vance advocated for deregulation in the sector and an end to, as Politico reports "“onerous international rules” that have stifled innovation and created unnecessary hurdles for American businesses." The US (and the UK) declined to sign the joint declaration concluding the summit.
  • The meeting is likely to take place in a frosty atmopsphere following the Trump administration's announcement of tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. VdL pledged  'firm and proportionate' measures in response.