EU Prepares Trade Strategy for Trump Administration

As Donald Trump's presidency looms, European leaders are bracing for potential challenges in U.S.-EU relations, particularly regarding security and trade. Denmark's Prime Minister emphasized that Greenland's future is its own to decide while assuring Trump of Denmark's readiness to boost Arctic security responsibilities. Experts express concern over Trump's expected demands for NATO allies to significantly increase defense spending, which may strain already tight European budgets. Additionally, there are worries about whether Trump's administration will maintain support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict with Russia, with some analysts predicting that Europe will not be sidelined in negotiations. The EU is also preparing for possible protectionist measures from Trump, including tariffs that could impact European exports, especially in the automotive sector. In response, the European Commission is developing a strategy that includes both retaliatory tariffs and increased purchases of U.S. goods, including liquefied natural gas.