In a series of speeches at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, prominent leaders have urged Europe to take a firmer stance against the policies of US President Donald Trump. California Governor Gavin Newsom and French President Emmanuel Macron both emphasized the need for Europe to assert its independence and defend against what they perceive as aggressive actions from the United States.
Governor Newsom, speaking to reporters, called on Europe to “grow a backbone” and “punch back” at Trump’s administration. Macron, in his address, warned of the “brutalisation of the world” and urged Europe to respond to US threats over issues such as Greenland and China’s industrial practices. He highlighted the importance of the European Union using its trade leverage to counter Trump’s tariff threats.
The European Union Council President Antonio Costa echoed these sentiments, stating that the EU stands ready to defend itself against coercion and protect the international rules-based order. Costa emphasized the EU’s commitment to upholding international law in the face of external pressures.
These calls for a stronger European response come amidst escalating tensions between the US and Europe, particularly regarding trade and geopolitical issues. The European Parliament has even suspended work on an EU-US trade deal following Trump’s tariff threats against European nations that opposed his demands related to Greenland.
In the United States, thousands of workers and students have rallied against Trump’s immigration policies, demonstrating widespread opposition to his administration’s actions. The fatal shooting of Renee Good by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has further fueled outrage and mobilized protests across the country.
As global leaders and citizens express concerns over the direction of US policies under the Trump administration, the calls for Europe to assert its independence and defend against perceived threats from the US are growing louder. The world watches closely as the dynamics between these key players continue to evolve.
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References:
1. “California governor urges Europe: Grow a ‘backbone’ and ‘punch’ back at Trump” – The Straits Times [https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/california-governor-urges-europe-grow-a-backbone-and-punch-back-at-trump]
2. “‘Brutalisation of the world’: Macron urges Europe to hit back against Trump’s threats” – South China Morning Post [https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340612/brutalisation-world-macron-urges-europe-hit-back-against-trumps-threats?utm_source=rss_feed]
3. “EU stands ready to defend itself against coercion, Costa says” – The Straits Times [https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/eu-stands-ready-to-defend-itself-against-coercion-costa-says]
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