Von der Leyen
European Union
Statement summary
Von der Leyen criticizes the proposed additional tariffs between long-standing allies
Von der Leyen criticizes the proposed additional tariffs between long-standing allies and insists that a deal must mean something.
Source excerpt
Arctic security can only be achieved together. This is why the proposed additional tariffs are a mistake, especially between long-standing allies. The EU and US have agreed to a trade deal last July. A deal is a deal. And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.