The von der Leyen of the EU agrees with Trump on Chinese trade: “ Donald is right ”
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The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, found a mutual understanding with President Donald Trump at the G7 conference, declaring that “Donald is right” on certain trade policies of China.
“When we focus our attention on the prices between the partners, this diverts our energy from the real challenge – the one who threatens us all,” said Von Der Leyen at a meeting at the G7, which included the presence of Trump before his brutal departure in Washington, DC on Monday, reported Politico.
“On this point, Donald is right-there is a serious problem,” she added, referring to China by ignoring global trade rules.
Von der Leyen referred to the restrictions of China on the exports of raw materials necessary for cars, batteries and wind turbines, with the European Commission The chief accusing China of “arming” his ability to produce critical raw materials while sliding competitors.
More specifically, China has limited its exports of permanent magnets worldwide in April, when Trump deployed its reciprocal price plan which aimed to bring parity to the chronic trade deficit of the United States.
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, found a mutual understanding with President Donald Trump at the G7 conference. (Sean Gallup / Getty Images)
China has focused on “the undervaluation of intellectual property protections, massive subsidies with the aim of dominating world manufacturing and supply channels. It is not competition on the market – it is a distortion with the intention,” said Von der Leyen, while warning against “a new Chinese shock” as the country floods the world market with inextext products, reported Politico.
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Von der Leyen previously exchanged beards with Trump, including Trade in AprilWhen she warned that “the world markets are shaken by the unpredictable pricing policy of the American administration”.
Before the June summit in Canada, the leader of the EU reported on X that she had one and a “good call” with Trump.
“Good call with President Trump before the G7 summit,” she published X Saturday. “We discussed the geopolitical situation tense in the Middle East as well as the need for close coordination on the impact on the energy markets. We also discussed the situation in Ukraine, imperative for a cease-fire and the need to maintain pressure on Russia. Finally, we have taken stock of the current commercial conferences.
The EU leader’s remarks were made before Trump suddenly placed the summit on Monday after a day of meetings. The G7 summit, Trump’s first under his second administration, started on Monday morning and will end Tuesday in a remote ski town in Alberta, Canada.
During his trip to the capital, Trump told the media that the EU had not offered a fair trade agreement, adding that, “they were going to do a good deal, they will pay everything we say they have to pay.”
Trump has already threatened to impose prices up to 50% on all imports of the EU if a trade agreement is not concluded by July.
President Donald Trump, on the left, speaks at a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Canada. (Mark Schiefelbein / The Associated Press)
The summit was to focus on trade, the current war between Russia and Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East. However, the emphasis was placed on the emphasis on Israel and Iran after Israel launched Iran on Thursday evening after months of attempted nuclear negotiations and stagnated subsequent concerns and a subsequent concern that Iran made its nuclear program progress.
The two nations have continued to exchange deadly strikes since, with Trump with suddenly his trip to Canada and return to Washington, DC, while warning of Truth Social, “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I said it again and again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”
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Fire and smoke rises in the sky after an Israeli attack on Shahran oil deposit on June 15, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. (Images Stringer / Getty)
When he was asked why Trump had abruptly left the G7, he told the media on Tuesday: “I don’t believe in phones”, adding that “being on the stage is much better”.
“And we did everything I had to do at the G7. We had a good G7,” added Trump.
Trump should relate to the White House situation room while tensions flaged between Israel and Iran.
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Fox News Digital contacted the European Commission for any additional comments on the remarks of Von der Leyen on Monday but did not immediately receive an answer.
