Overview
- King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Prime Minister Rob Jetten met President Trump for a private White House dinner on Monday that ran about 90 minutes longer than planned.
- Jetten called the talks open and constructive and said they covered the Middle East conflict with Iran, the war in Ukraine and NATO commitments, with export controls on high‑tech firms also raised.
- Speaking in Miami on Wednesday, the king said he made clear to Trump that they disagree on fundamental points and described the exchange as open, honest and respectful.
- The royal couple stayed overnight in the Lincoln Bedroom, a rare honor that followed Trump’s own stay at Huis ten Bosch last year, and reporters described the reception as courteous with no public missteps.
- Dutch officials and businesses now look for movement on trade hurdles such as U.S. tariffs on tulip bulbs and possible limits on ASML exports, issues that affect costs, hiring and shipments between the two countries.