By — Ken Thomas, Associated Press Ken Thomas, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-trump-and-greek-prime-minister-hold-joint-press-conference Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump, Greek prime minister hold joint press conference World Updated on Oct 17, 2017 4:20 PM EDT — Published on Oct 17, 2017 12:28 PM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the U.S. stands with Greece as they recover from their economic crisis. He is speaking with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the White House in a joint news conference. The U.S. president says the two leaders have discussed defense, energy, commerce and trade. Trump is praising Greece for its defense spending under NATO and is noting a potential sale to Greece to upgrade its F-16 aircraft, which he says would be worth up to $2.4 billion and generate thousands of U.S. jobs. Tsipras says his country has made economic strides and is “leaving behind the economic model that led to the crisis.” He says Greece’s relationship with the U.S. is “more important than ever.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Ken Thomas, Associated Press Ken Thomas, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the U.S. stands with Greece as they recover from their economic crisis. He is speaking with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the White House in a joint news conference. The U.S. president says the two leaders have discussed defense, energy, commerce and trade. Trump is praising Greece for its defense spending under NATO and is noting a potential sale to Greece to upgrade its F-16 aircraft, which he says would be worth up to $2.4 billion and generate thousands of U.S. jobs. Tsipras says his country has made economic strides and is “leaving behind the economic model that led to the crisis.” He says Greece’s relationship with the U.S. is “more important than ever.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now