The threats of the new US President, on trade war, have also caused particular concern in the , which now realizes that Washington sees Euro-Atlantic partnerships with a different “eye” not only within NATO. This issue was discussed today (04.02.2020) by Commission President Ursula von der Leien, saying the EU will be ready for tough negotiations with the US to protect its interests against Donald Trump’s threat of increased trade tariffs. ADVERSE « Our first priority is now to work in the many areas in which our interests converge, from critical supply chains to emerging technologies. To settle any complaints and lay the foundations for a strong partnership,” said von der Leien. “ We will be open and realistic about how we will achieve it. But we will make it equally clear that we will always protect our interests, as whenever necessary,” he stressed. CORVERSE For his part, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel said today that American president Donald Trump will be constructive in trade talks with the EU to avoid a trade war and rising inflation in the American economy. Bettel said before a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Warsaw: “all European products, if they should pay much more for them, are ultimately inflation. And I believe Donald Trump was also elected to reduce inflation, not to increase inflation.” The EU will respond with similar duties if the US imposes customs duties on European products, Bettel added. “I know it’s usually the smartest one who gives up,” he said. “ But here is something you have to answer to. ”
EU: “We will protect our interests from Donald Trump’s threats to increased commercial tariffs”
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