Bridging the Atlantic: EU-US Trade Talks Gain Momentum

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held discussions in Rome to advance EU-US trade negotiations. Amid existing trade tensions, Vance expressed hope for fruitful long-term negotiations. The meeting occurred alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after attending Pope Leo's inaugural Mass.

In a significant move towards easing transatlantic trade tensions, U.S. Vice President JD Vance engaged in discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Sunday.

Sitting alongside von der Leyen and Meloni after attending Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, Vance expressed optimism about the prospects of long-term trade negotiations benefiting both Europe and the United States. Noting some existing disagreements, he highlighted the importance of the EU as a crucial ally.

Meanwhile, von der Leyen emphasized the substantial trade relationship between the EU and the U.S., valued at over $1.5 trillion annually. She assured that expert teams were diligently working to reach an agreement that would serve businesses and citizens on both sides of the Atlantic.

(With inputs from agencies.)