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Trump escalates US-EU tariff row by raising auto duties to 25%
world29 days ago

Trump escalates US-EU tariff row by raising auto duties to 25%

Trump announced he will raise tariffs on EU-made cars and trucks from 15% to 25% next week, exempting vehicles assembled in the US by EU companies and effectively scrapping part of the Turnberry deal. The move drew swift criticism from EU lawmakers and complicates a still-pending ratification process, as the EU vows to defend its interests and pursue diplomatic responses while broader US-EU tariff tensions continue in the backdrop (including steel tariffs and related policy signals).

via The Guardian|
#eu#tariffs#trade-deal
Europe urged to stand on its own feet as NATO tensions rise, says ex-NATO chief
world1 month ago

Europe urged to stand on its own feet as NATO tensions rise, says ex-NATO chief

Former NATO secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen says Trump’s hostility toward NATO allies is painful to witness and urges Europe to accelerate independence from US security, preferring European-made weapons where possible and building a stronger European defence pillar. He warns the alliance could be endangered if the trend continues, notes Iran-related stock strains and the Strait of Hormuz as pressure points, and suggests using this moment to secure Ukraine guarantees and a more stable US–Europe trade relationship.

via Euronews.com|
#defence#europe#nato
Europe bets on stronger own defence amid US commitment doubts
world3 months ago

Europe bets on stronger own defence amid US commitment doubts

At the Munich Security Conference, European leaders signalled a shift to rely less on the United States and to bolster a stronger European pillar within NATO, citing Donald Trump’s Greenland move as a catalyst. They backed faster defence integration, debated European nuclear deterrence and joint programmes like ELSA and FCAS, and acknowledged funding and procurement hurdles as defence spending climbs.

via Reuters|
#defence-spending#european-defence#munich-security-conference
EU pushes back at US ‘euro-bashing’ claims amid Munich Security Conference
world3 months ago

EU pushes back at US ‘euro-bashing’ claims amid Munich Security Conference

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected US claims of civilizational erasure, calling Washington’s critique “fashionable euro-bashing” and underscoring Europe’s enduring values, media freedom, and pivotal role in Ukraine. Rubio signaled a willingness to partner with Europe but tied it to US leadership on migration, trade and defense, highlighting the ongoing transatlantic debate at the Munich Security Conference.

via The Guardian|
#kaja-kallas#marco-rubio#munich-security-conference
Rubio warns Europe: US backing depends on Europe’s greater defense responsibility
world3 months ago

Rubio warns Europe: US backing depends on Europe’s greater defense responsibility

At the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured European leaders that Washington remains committed to the transatlantic alliance, but warned Europe must assume more responsibility for its own security and share the US’s values; the US could act alone if needed, though it would prefer to cooperate with Europe to revitalize the alliance amid concerns about the end of the US‑led international order and NATO leadership.

via CNN|
#defense-spending#munich-security-conference#nato
Macron pushes Europe’s autonomy at Munich as tariff rows and Greenland loom, while Zelenskyy presses for more pressure on Russia
world3 months ago

Macron pushes Europe’s autonomy at Munich as tariff rows and Greenland loom, while Zelenskyy presses for more pressure on Russia

At the Munich Security Conference, Macron argued for a more autonomous Europe by rebuilding its security architecture, debating a European nuclear-sharing framework, and tightening social-media regulation, while taking swipes at US tariffs and the Greenland dispute. Zelenskyy urged stronger Western pressure on Russia and suggested Ukraine could hold elections if a two- to three-month ceasefire with Moscow is secured with Western guarantees, highlighting the ongoing war and the need for concrete security assurances.

via The Guardian|
#europe#macron#munich-security-conference
Europe eyes strategic autonomy as it trims US dependencies
world3 months ago

Europe eyes strategic autonomy as it trims US dependencies

The EU is accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on the United States across technology, energy, payments, and defense, framing the move as 'de-risking' rather than decoupling, while the U.S. remains Europe’s largest trading partner and NATO’s security guarantor for now. Brussels is pursuing European tech substitutes, diversifying energy suppliers (Canada, Qatar, North Africa), advancing the digital euro, and strengthening EU defense planning and 'Buy European' rules to bolster strategic autonomy.

via politico.eu|
#de-risking#digital-euro#energy-diversification
US-EU Ties Close as Greenland Row Triggers Tariff Tensions, Says Bessent
world4 months ago

US-EU Ties Close as Greenland Row Triggers Tariff Tensions, Says Bessent

At Davos, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US‑Europe relations are 'closer than ever' despite Trump’s 10% tariff threat over Greenland, while Europe weighs countermeasures (tariffs, trade‑deal suspensions, or the EU’s anti‑coercion tool); markets fall and Greenland protests intensify as allies navigate the broader sovereignty and security implications.

via AP News|
#davos#greenland#international-politics
EU eyes anti-coercion tool as potential lever in US-Greenland tariff clash
world4 months ago

EU eyes anti-coercion tool as potential lever in US-Greenland tariff clash

The EU’s anti-coercion instrument (ACI), adopted in 2023, lets Brussels respond to economic coercion by restricting access to the single market, services, and public procurement; activation is not automatic and requires four months of Commission assessment, followed by a qualified-majority vote by member states to trigger negotiations and possible countermeasures if talks fail (tariffs, tender exclusions, IP rights suspensions). It is viewed as a deterrent and has never been used. With President Trump threatening tariffs on Denmark over Greenland, the EU could opt to activate the ACI, potentially sparking a broader trade clash while aiming to defend EU interests and avoid breaking transatlantic ties.

via Euronews.com|
#anti-coercion-instrument#eu-trade-policy#greenland-denmark-dispute