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Posted on February 4, 2025
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EU is set for tough trade talks with the US to protect its interests, focusing on supply chains and technology, says von der Leyen.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests against the threat of heightened trade tariffs, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.
"Our first priority is now to work on the many areas where our interests converge, from critical supply chains to emerging technologies. To work out any grievances and to set the foundations for a stronger partnership," von der Leyen said in a speech.
"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."
(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by GV De Clercq)
The main topic is the EU's preparation for tough trade negotiations with the US to protect its interests against potential tariff threats.
The EU will focus on critical supply chains and emerging technologies to strengthen its partnership with the US.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is leading the negotiation efforts with the US.
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