The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Layen In her telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Kir Starmer, she expressed her deep concern about the duties announced by the Donald Trump April 2.
Ursula von der Laen her own “about the Donald Trump’s (the duties) of duties in all countries-of their direct and indirect impacts-including the poorest countries in the world, recognizing that they are an important turning point for the United States”.
As it became known, in their telephone communication, the President of the Commission “confirmed the EU’s commitment to participate in negotiations with the US while It has made it clear that the EU is ready to defend its interests through proportionate countermeasures if needed. “
She also referred to collaborating with other partners, stressing “her determination to work with her partners to tackle this new reality for the global economy, acknowledging that every commercial partner will act in accordance with his own priorities.”
At the same time, More than 50 countries have contacted the White House for the launch of trade negotiations as a Trump adviser said
At the same time, they referred to security and defense issues, with the President of the European Commission reiterating “the EU’s strong commitment to work closely with the United Kingdom” on these issues.
Finally, they discussed preparations for the forthcoming EU – United Kingdom summit on May 19, while von der Laen confirmed that she would meet with the Prime Minister in London on April 24, on the occasion of the International Summit for the Energy Security.