Von der Leyen on Trump: EU will be 'pragmatic' but protect its interests
The European Union will have a "pragmatic" attitude towards the new administration of Donald Trump but "always" stand ready to defend its strategic interests against any unjustified measure, Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday in a speech that set the tone for how Brussels intends to engage with Washington in the next four years.
Trump latest: Von der Leyen warns of ‘race to the bottom’ on trade
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has warned against a “race to the bottom” on global trade, saying the world economy had “started fracturing along new lines”.
EU vows pragmatic approach with Trump
DAVOS, Switzerland - European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen declared on Tuesday that Europe was ready to negotiate with US President Donald Trump but the bloc will also seek to improve ties with China and other nations as global competition heats up.
‘Pragmatic but principled’: Europe congratulates Trump but keeps eye on its own interests
BRUSSELS (CN) — While some celebrated openly, most European leaders put on a brave face for President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, stressing the need for good transatlantic ties — but subtly, some warned they would defend Europe’s economic interests.
With Trump back, Europe bets on pragmatism and prepares for negotiations
While a small minority of European leaders have welcomed the Republican's return to the White House, other EU leaders fear protectionist measures coming from Washington. The US president already threatened higher tariffs on Tuesday.
EU Must Be 'Pragmatic' With US, 'Engage' With China: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Tuesday for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's combative new US administration.
Von der Leyen extends the hand of the EU to Trump, but without marginalizing China: "We will be pragmatic. Europe must change its way of acting beyond blocs and taboos"
The President of the European Commission defends an adaptation of the EU to the new environment "within our values" but taking advantage of "opportunities wherever they arise" without excluding China,
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Davos – Ursula von der Leyen: Breaking the ties in the global economy is in no one’s interest
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