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Marco Rubio: “Our alignment with Iceland is generally very concrete.”

Featuring: Marco Rubio, Republican | Secretary of State, United States | National

Marco Rubio Asked: 'Is The US Willing To Explore A Free Trade Agreement With Iceland?'

Published October 6, 2026

We're always probing to see where we stand in comparison to what our priorities are and where that is of other countries. You're never going to have 100% on every issue, but that's okay. But I would say Our alignment with Iceland is generally very concrete. I mean, I think we share the same perspectives of the world. I think we share a lot in common. (00:51–00:58)

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Asserts that the U.S. and Iceland have a strong alignment in perspectives and priorities.

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“We have a history of security cooperation that extends all the way back for 75 years.”
Asserts a 75-year history of security cooperation between the U.S. and Iceland.01:43-01:46
“The era of free trade agreements for the foreseeable future is probably not going to be there.”
Asserts that new free trade agreements are unlikely in the near future.03:01-03:07
“Meetings to try to pursue and further [a bilateral trade agreement] are being organized.”
Asserts that meetings are being organized to pursue a bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and Iceland.03:18-03:23