American billionaire Illon Musk expressed his hope to reach an agreement that guarantees zero customs duties between the United States and Europe, paving the way for a free trade zone between the two sides, in statements that came days after US President Donald Trump imposed new customs duties on European Union imports by 20%.
“Ultimately, I hope that it is agreed that Europe and America should move perfectly towards zero customs duties, which actually leads to the establishment of a free trade zone between Europe and North America,” Mask said during an intervention via a video link at a conference of the ruling right -wing bond party in Italy.
During the conference session at the conference, which was moderated by the leader of the League of Matteo Salvini, Musk expressed his desire to accompany the free trade agreement to expand the freedom of movement between Europe and North America, and said, “If people want to work in Europe or in North America, they must be allowed to do so from my point of view … and I certainly advise the American president this trend.”
In his statements, Musk also affirmed his support for the Association of Salvini, and to the right -wing Italian Prime Minister Georgeta Meloni and her party (brothers of Italy), praising their economic and social orientations.
On Wednesday, April 2, Trump announced a new customs duties package that includes Italy and a number of European Union countries by 20%, as part of a policy aimed at reducing European trade surpluses with the United States, according to Bloomberg.
Italy has, according to US official reports, a large trade surplus with the United States, which made it on the list of countries targeted with fees, along with Germany, France and the Netherlands.
