Trump is trying to sow division within the EU: MEPs
US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from the EU, set to take effect on March 12th, has sparked fierce criticism within the European Parliament.
I think everybody knows that you don't stop a bully by giving him what he wants, he will only bully you more, and Trump's tariffs are a blatant attack on multilateralism.
Kathleen Van Brempt, Belgian MEP
EU leaders and the European Commission maintain that the bloc is prepared to retaliate, but some lawmakers are not convinced.
The EU doesn't care to protect its workers. No, no, no. They only care to please wealthy people like Trump, Musk, and, the other billionaires in the United States Government.
Rudi Kennes, Belgian MEP
With EU-US trade valued at €1.5 trillion annually, experts warn that a trade war could have devastating consequences for jobs and both economies.
It's argued that Trump's predecessors, particularly Bill Clinton, share the blame for America's current trading position.
Many trading partners go bilateral, so they have Comprehensive Economic Partnership that means trade agreements beyond trade and services, investment, dispute settlement, free movement of persons and the like.
The US now sees that they do not have these bilateral agreements.
So in terms of trade, there is, let's say, a lagging behind.
Johann Weick, EU Policy Consultant
With the EU now relying on costly gas imports from the US some lawmakers believe that energy sanctions against Russia have backfired.
We are working against our own interests in the EU.
We have to get rid of these sanctions, which are creating more damage to us than Putin, then we will be on a level playing field with Trump.
Fabio De Masi, German MEP
Members of the European Parliament suggest that Trump is trying to sow division within the EU and urge leaders to stand firm against intimidation.
It's clear that the EU is now living with the reality of renewed uncertainty and the challenges of dealing with an ally who no longer values partnership.
According to analysts, how the EU reacts might determine the bloc's entire future.
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