Answer to submitter. EU should not turn away from the United States
When Lars Gollvik Suggests that the EU should completely refrain from customs negotiations with the United States and instead invest in strong countermeasures, he overlooks the far -reaching negative consequences such an approach can have. Customs and other barriers to trade often lead to both sides of the measures in a harmful spiral, where, above all, ordinary consumers and companies suffer from higher costs and uncertainty.
In a globalized economy, the United States is still one of Europe’s most important trading partners. A line of confrontation therefore risks damaging European companies, reducing investment and weakening our competitiveness.
In addition, the EU and US relationship is not only limited to trade. Collaborations in defense, the environment, research and technology want a long -term alliance that should hardly be sacrificed for a short -term mark. Immediately turning away from the United States, with the argument that the country « is no longer an ally » can weaken the EU’s position in the Global Forum and close the door for cooperation in areas where American participation is important. Such a strategy can also lead to the drawing EU countries is internal, as Member States’ financial interests differ.
Through negotiations, However tough they may be, there is an opportunity to reach agreements that balance both Europe’s and US interests. Completely interrupted negotiations reduce the chance to influence the trade policy conditions that greatly determine our welfare. Although President Trump’s rhetoric and negotiating technology may be perceived as provocative, the EU should not abandon diplomatic solutions that can ultimately benefit our economy and our position on the world scene.
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