For Von der Leyen, the first physical one-on-one encounter with Trump since his return to the White House. The two have already spoken to each other several times about a trading deal.
There is no longer much time: President Trump has chosen on 1 August as a deadline, if there is no deal before that time, there is a threat of an extra import tax of 30 percent for many European goods.
According to international media, Trump has, just before his departure, called the chance of a deal ’50 -50 ‘. The European Commission announced on Thursday that a deal is ‘within reach’.
For example, the EU wants to strike back to the US in the rates’ rates: ‘But hopefully there will be another deal’
According to EU diplomats, Brussels and Washington at an import rate of 15 percent. There may be separate agreements for different sectors. Because of the unpredictable character of Trump, everyone in Brussels warns that ‘nothing is certain’.
Brussels threatens up to 30 percent on many American goods if no deal is reached. The higher rates will apply to, among other things, American planes, jeans and spirits.