She celebrated this year’s theme, “A Spirit of Dialogue,” and announced her economic vision for the European Union, focusing on “European independence.” She also acknowledged the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and the EU regarding Greenland, specifically President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding 10% tariffs on eight European countries.
She said that if Trump continued with the proposed tariffs, then the EU would respond with an “unflinching, united, and proportional” response. Yet, even with her firm tone, she preferred cooperation to retaliation.
“Arctic security can only be achieved together. This is why the proposed additional tariffs are a mistake, especially between long-standing allies,” said von der Leyen. “The EU and U.S. have agreed to a trade deal last July. And in politics as in
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