Greece’s Prime Minister urges EU-US zero-tariff deal within 90 days

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At the Delphi Economic Forum, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the EU and the United States to pursue a zero-tariff trade agreement within the next 90 days, warning, “There will only be losers, if we don’t manage to resolve this.”

He called for a “win-win” solution, describing the current EU-US trade regime—particularly existing 10% tariffs and potential 20% ones—as problematic.

Mitsotakis suggested that the next three months offer a crucial window for meaningful negotiations with US President Donald Trump.

The Greek leader argued that a zero-tariff framework would be mutually beneficial and stressed the importance of protecting global trade, highlighting the role of Greece’s shipping industry and agricultural exports, especially olive oil and feta cheese.

Greece exported €2.41 billion worth of goods to the US in 2024, making it the country’s fifth-largest export destination.

Mitsotakis also encouraged diversification of export markets, suggesting India as an alternative, while notably avoiding mention of China.

Source: euroactiv.com

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