Von der Leyen extends hand of EU to Trump

Von der Leyen extends the hand of the EU to Trump, but without marginalizing China: "We will be pragmatic. Europe must change its way of acting beyond blocs and taboos"
The President of the European Commission defends an adaptation of the EU to the new environment "within our values" but taking advantage of "opportunities wherever they arise" without excluding China,
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The European Commission chief did not explicitly mention the new US president or his trade policies, but underscored the number of American jobs tied to European trade.
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc should "engage constructively" with China, despite rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has called for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's new US administration.
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has warned against a “race to the bottom” on global trade, saying the world economy had “started fracturing along new lines”.
Von der Leyen: EU Ready to Defend Its Interests Amid Changing US Relations
The European Union will maintain a pragmatic stance toward the administration of Donald Trump while prioritizing the defense of its strategic interests, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
EU Must Be 'Pragmatic' With US, 'Engage' With China: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Tuesday for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's combative new US administration.
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