of the Strasbourg correspondent – React with reprisal measures and conclude new trade agreements, starting with India. This is the EU’s response to the decision of US President Donald Trump has Impose 25% of steel and aluminum pricesdiscussed during a plenary debate in the European Parliament, where large groups were united, forming a real “majority of Ursula” as never before since June 6 to 9. It is a sign of unity in the hemicycle, marking an alignment of twelve stars on Washington movements, because the initial reactions are not convincing.
“”I deeply regret The American decision to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum exports “, the official reaction of the President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen A few minutes from the meeting of the room. Von der Leyen, who is not present in Strasbourg due to institutional commitments, promises that “unjustified prices on the EU will not remain unanswered” and announces “firm and proportional countermeasures”. However, from the left benches, Rudi Kennes Attacks: “I regret?” It’s ridiculous. Trump laughs. His colleague and co -president of the group, Manon AubryAdd to criticism: “The reaction of the EU is nothing. We continue to be the LAPDOG of the United States even when it strikes the rights of the LGTBQI community and attack the interests of Europe. How many additional provocations should we endure before the leaders wake up?“”
Commissioner Maros Sefcovic Try to calm a house that requires and expects action. “The EU does not see any justification for this decision. We will respond proportionally and defend our interests, ”he told meps. He admits that a commercial war focused on prices is “not our favorite scenario” but assures that they will advance with determination. However, Sefcovic underlines: “We are open to negotiate. “Against Trump’s policies and those who follow his example is more trade, said the EU commissioner. He remembers and claims agreements with Mercosur countries and updates them from the agreement with Mexico As an EU shield in Trump. Sefcovic anticipates agreements with India, the Philippines and Thailand.
The People’s Party (EPP) supports Sefcovic’s words and strategy. “We need Mercosur. We must continue with India and Indonesia, ” Jorgen Warborn added. More importantly, a firm and decisive response is necessary because “fragmentation weakens us”. The Commission, however, suggests “to respond in accordance with the World Trade Organization (WTO). Otherwise, it creates even more uncertainty. Even in the ranks of Liberals (renewing Europe), there is a call to make negotiations with New Delhi. “More trade is the answer” to Trump prices, maintains Svenja Hahn“And India is the best answer” in this regard.
Socialists (S&D), Liberals (renew) and the Greens join the call for firmness and counter-taleJust like the EPP. “”We want the European Commission to respond with reprisal measures“, Socialist Kathleen Van Bremp Short cut. “You don’t stop a tyrant by giving him what he wants. Otherwise, he will always ask for more. PD MEP Stefano Bonaccini Also believes that “faced with the threat of the protectionist weapon, we will have to answer together, without hesitation”.
The renewal of Europe is on the same wavelength. “With the United States, we are ready to answer” to clearly indicate that “Trump was elected president of the United States, not the world,” said Karin Karlsbro. Liberal Marie-Pierre Vedrenne asked that there is no vacant. “We have to answer hard,” she said. Even Anna Cavazzini of the Greens Exhort the executive of the EU to react: “The European Union cannot be sung.”
Plus Timid is the co -president of the European Group of Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) in the European Parliament, Nicola Proccini: “The only way to take up this new challenge is have a fair approachHe says. This means that, as the European Union, “we must be ready; We do not like the prices, but we know that they are part of international trade. They were yesterday, they are today and will be in the future. »»
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