The spokeswoman for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that a meeting with US President Donald Trump is possible while he is in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral, Italian news agency ANSA reported, quoted by BTA.
"We are considering the possibility of a meeting, although nothing has been confirmed for the moment", spokeswoman Paula Pigno said.
She added that the main purpose of von der Leyen's trip to Rome is indeed the funeral of Pope Francis, not to discuss trade and tariffs.
"If other opportunities arise, on the sidelines, then of course they would be useful", Pigno added. Trump told reporters at the White House a few days ago that he would have many meetings while in Rome.