The Foreign Desk Live from Delphi: how to respond to Trump’s trade war
Apr 12, 2025
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, shares insights on navigating EU and NATO challenges during Trump’s trade war. He discusses Greece's delicate balance between defense commitments and trade relations with the U.S. Paolo Gentiloni, former Prime Minister of Italy, emphasizes the need for Europe to strengthen unity against rising trade tensions. Meghan Hays highlights the Democratic Party's struggle to adapt under Trump's influence, stressing the importance of pragmatic governance to connect with voters and reshape opposition strategies.
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EU's Rude Awakening
- European Union has faced a rude awakening due to US unpredictability in trade and security.
- This crisis is pushing Europe towards strategic autonomy and increased defense spending.
Balancing US Alliance and Autonomy
- Europe still depends on the US for collective security but acknowledges it must invest more in defense.
- Strategic autonomy requires balancing US partnership with European self-reliance.
The Importance of Transatlantic Free Trade
- Europe and the US must maintain free trade given complex global supply chains.
- Aggressive short-term US trade measures risk destabilizing global economic interdependence.