Josh Earnest
Economy
White House: Greece Is on Right Path, but Debt Issue won't be Solved Overnight
Greece and Europe have made great progress on the program for the country's economic recovery, but the Greek debt problem won't be solved overnight, said White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest.
During Monday's White House press briefing, Earnest said that...
Greece
White House Urges Greece and Lenders to Close Deal
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Tuesday expressed his optimism that Greece and its creditors will reach a deal and market instability will be avoided.
Asked on the course of the negotiations between Athens and the EU institutions, Earnest...
Economy
U.S. Hopeful on Greek Deal to Avoid World Impact
The U.S. government expressed hope that an agreement between Greece and its lenders would be signed before June 30, when the cash-strapped country’s bailout program ends.
“We are concerned about the impact a Greek default could have on a broader...
Economy
Obama and Merkel Stress the Need for Greek Reforms
U.S. President Barack Obama visited Krün, Germany, on his way to the G7 summit, where he was greeted by alpine horns and men in traditional lederhosen attire. He met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed about the recent developments regarding the Greek...
Economy
U.S. Watches Merkel-Tsipras Meeting with Great Interest
The White House tuned into Monday's meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin with great interest.
White House spokesperson Josh Earnest stated that "The U.S. continues to be in close contact with European...