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ECB's de Guindos 'relatively optimistic' in face of trade tensions

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Posted on April 8, 2025

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· Last updated: April 8, 2025

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ECB's De Guindos Optimistic Despite Trade Tensions

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - European Central Bank Vice-President Luis de Guindos said on Tuesday he was "relatively optimistic" about Europe's chances of navigating trade tensions with the United States.

"I'm relatively optimistic," he told an event in Spain. "From Europe's point of view, this has been a wake-up call. We've realised we have to be more autonomous (militarily and economically)".

He added Europe needed to negotiate with the United States "with a cool head".

(Reporting by Francesco Canepa; Editing by Alison Williams)

Key Takeaways

Luis de Guindos is optimistic about Europe's trade future.
Europe aims for greater economic and military autonomy.
Negotiations with the US should be approached calmly.
Trade tensions serve as a wake-up call for Europe.
The ECB is focused on strategic autonomy.

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What is the main topic?

The article discusses ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos's optimism regarding Europe's ability to handle trade tensions with the US.

What is Luis de Guindos's perspective?

He is relatively optimistic and believes Europe needs to be more autonomous economically and militarily.

How should Europe approach US negotiations?

Europe should negotiate with a cool head, according to de Guindos.

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