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We will be open and pragmatic in how to achieve that. But we will make it equally clear that we will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed,
Von der Leyen said
We are ready to engage immediately and we hope that through this early engagement, we can avoid the measures which would bring a lot of disturbance to the most important trade and investment relationship on this planet,
he told reportersWe believe through constructive engagement and discussion we can resolve this problem,
he said
We have to do everything to avoid this totally unnecessary and stupid tariff war or trade war.”
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also weighed in
Preserving the territorial integrity in the Kingdom of Denmark, its sovereignty and inviolability of its borders is essential for all member states.”
European Council President António Costa saidWe have said very clearly to the Americans and to NATO that we think we should intensify our cooperation in the Arctic region in what we call the high north,
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We need to go further [to establish] a defense base, agree to invest more and have a European preference.”
But French President Emmanuel Macron saidI will advocate against imposing restrictions on arms purchases,
said Tusk, whose country is spending billions on U.S., South Korean and other weapons systems as it rapidly builds up its military to deter the threat from RussiaWhen targeted, unfairly or arbitrarily, the European Union will respond firmly,
she saidGiven the high level of divergence across EU member states on how to approach relations with Beijing, there is virtually zero chance that the bloc could adopt measures that would prove strong enough to appease Trump in the field,
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Don’t counter-provoke because that would only feed the public social media mud-slinging contest,
he said, particularly given the power Trump ally and adviser Elon Musk has as the owner of social media platform X in swaying public discourse
We need America, and America needs us as well,
Kaja Kallas told reporters
If we are attacked in terms of trade, Europe - as a true power - will have to stand up for itself and therefore react,
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We can't be commentators when it comes to matters of peace on our continent,
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It's crucial that we today start real discussions how we can and how much we strengthen,
Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo saidThere are always issues between allies - it is never always tranquil and happy going,
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It's absolutely clear that Trump is right, and when it comes to the High North, we have to do more collectively."
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte acknowledged U.S. concerns but emphasized the alliance's commitment to Arctic security
The EU is a power that stands its ground."
French President Emmanuel Macron saidThere are no winners in trade wars. If … the U.S. starts a trade war, then the one laughing on the side is China."
EU foreignThe Arctic region is becoming more and more important when we are talking about defense and security and deterrence,
she said