The US President Donald Trump did not leave unanswered movements from European Union For duties and… he put ahead of American energy.
In particular, Donald Trump said that Energy sale to the European Union will be a key target As his government is trying to Eliminate the commercial deficit with Europe, with these statements coming as a response on duties that the EU thinks to impose on US products.
«The European Union was very bad with us“, Trump told reporters at the White House, blaming European countries that they don’t buy enough American products.
«They should buy their energy from us because they need it and should buy it from us. They can buy it, we can reduce the trade deficit by $ 350 billion in a week“, He stressed.
At the same time the US president clarified How does not examine the implementation of a pause to impose duties announced last week.
“Well, we don’t look at this. We have many, many countries coming to negotiate agreements with us. And they will be fair agreements. And in some cases, are going to pay important duties. Will be fair agreements. As you know, I talked to Japan’s Prime Minister this morning and we had a great discussion. “
Asked about the mixed messages by his government on the deal of tariffs, the President argued that “They can be both true».
“It may be both truth. There may be permanent duties and there may also be negotiationsbecause there are things we need beyond tariffs, “the president said.
The President’s statements were made as he was sitting next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Oval Office.