Trump applauds Greek 'comeback' in White House meeting

US President Donald Trump welcomed the prime minister of Greece to the White House Tuesday by saying the United States was very proud of the country and "the comeback" it is making.

From 2010-2018, Greece survived on bailout loans from its European partners and the International Monetary Fund. It exited the rescue program more than a year ago, but remains under strict supervision from lenders and has committed to achieving stringent budget targets for years to come.

Trump and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met at a time of high stakes in the Mediterranean region. The Harvard-educated Mitsotakis said his country was "following a recipe" that has worked in the United States, including lower taxes, and the Greek economy has reacted positively.

Mitsotakis said he was looking for Trump's support in calling on American companies to invest in Greece. Mitsotakis...