EU, China warn against trade friction at Davos
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared on Tuesday (Jan 21) that Europe was ready to negotiate with the United States and seek to improve ties with China as Beijing warned against damaging trade wars in the face of Donald Trump's protectionism.
The European Union wants to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of a "global race to the bottom" using tools such as tariffs.
EU, German and Chinese leaders took turns defending global cooperation in Davos on Tuesday as the spectre of new trade wars looms following Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy asked whether the US saw NATO as being necessary as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos. Leaders from China, Ukraine and Germany have taken the stage on day one.
The first quarter of the 21st century is coming to an end, and despite the progress in technological advancements and poverty reduction, the
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told the Davos economic forum on Tuesday the 27-nation bloc would seek to "engage early" and "stand ready to negotiate" with Donald Trump's US administration.
Europe has entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition and will have to work together to avoid a global race to the bottom, European Commission President
Europe’s financial industry is in danger of falling behind if the bloc and national governments don’t come up with ways to make their regulatory environment more competitive, BlackRock Vice Chairman Philipp Hildebrand said.
The two leaders did, however, find common ground in opposing Ukraine's accession to NATO, with both claiming that such a move would likely trigger "a direct confrontation with Russia" or even "World War III".
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen emphasized Ukraine's right to self-determination regarding its territory at the World Economic Forum. She reassured that the European Union will continue its unwavering support for Ukraine,
Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald Trump's first full day in office amid hopes he will take a more cautious
Speaking in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned whether Trump was committed to NATO and European security.
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