Trump announced his desire to meet with EC President von der Leyen.

US President Donald Trump announced his desire to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling her amazing. He announced this on May 8 in an interview with reporters at the White House.

"She's amazing, isn't she? She's amazing. I hope that we will meet," Trump replied to the relevant question.

In addition, Trump stressed that the entire European Union (EU) is interested in concluding a deal with the United States. He added that the whole world also wants to conclude a deal with the United States.

The head of the White House recalled that at the end of April he had already met with the head of the European Commission at the funeral of Pope Francis. It is noted that they shook hands and previously agreed to meet in the coming weeks.

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