EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs

International report - EU struggles for defence independence as Trump turns up the heat on security

The European Union faces a formidable challenge in bolstering its defence capabilities without dependence on the United States, following President Donald Trump's persistent calls for Europe to shoulder a greater share of the burden. Meanwhile, transatlantic trade relations are deteriorating, as Trump imposes punitive tariffs that could potentially impact arms trade between the US and the EU.

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Trump's customs policy has led to extreme losses on the international stock exchanges. EU trade ministers discussed an appropriate response on Monday. So far, Brussels has relied on de-escalation: while Washington was again offered talks on a free trade deal, there was also a debate on possible countermeasures if there was no agreement. Europe's press is exploring the room for manoeuvre.

This move is part of the EU's strategy to maintain a strong presence in debt markets.