Exclusive-EU antitrust chief says Trump has upended Europe-US relations


Teresa Ribera, the European Union's competition commissioner, speaks during an interview with Reuters in London, Britain, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs

LONDON (Reuters) - The EU's competition chief says U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the "trustful relationship" between the United States and Europe, and that Brussels should focus on providing the predictability and stability that is lacking in Washington.

Teresa Ribera, the second most powerful official at the European Commission after President Ursula von der Leyen, told Reuters that while Europe needs to negotiate with the White House and hear its concerns on trade, it should not be pushed into making changes to laws that have been approved by lawmakers.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

UK gov't considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession: media
Flash: Trump says he will sign order imposing 10 pct global tariff
Rijpma-de Jong wins women's 1,500m gold at Milan-Cortina Winter Games
Flash: Trump threatens alternatives to tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
Feature: Two titles, one family in Olympic aerials
Feature: Maier turns Beijing tears to golden joy at 2026 Winter Olympics
De Beers reports challenging trading conditions for rough diamonds in 2025
Heavy snow causes multiple accidents, flight disruptions in Bavaria, Germany
Zimbabwe no longer keen on raw mineral exports, says president
IOC President Coventry defends Olympic neutrality

Others Also Read