Meinl-Reisinger: US customs policy endangers Austria's interests!
Meinl-Reisinger: US customs policy endangers Austria's interests!
Vienna, Österreich - Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) critically commented on the US customs policy in the “Time in Figure 2”. In particular, she described the current US measures as a trade war, while she described the situation for other countries and the USA itself as a "classic loose-loss situation". This assessment is in the context of Donald Trump's recent return to the political arena, which also has an impact on transatlantic relationships. The government of the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS has also presented a work program until the summer that is aiming for a sustainable solution for such conflicts, more than reporting vienna.at .
In the context of her remarks, Meinl-Reisinger emphasized the need for a dialogue in the new geopolitical situation. It continues to see the transatlantic partnership as fundamental, but also demands that a common European defense policy will be passed. It is important to her that the participation of the individual countries remains voluntary. Furthermore, she expressed that Austria's defense ability had to be strengthened, whereby it excluded an extension of conscription or mandatory militia exercises as far as government policy concernstransatlantic relationships in focus
Relationships with the USA and Canada are based on common values and historical experiences, so that close cultural, social, political and economic cooperation is considered essential. According to the Foreign Office , Germany, together with transatlantic partners, campaigns for peace, stability, democracy, the rule of law and human rights. This collaboration is particularly important in the context of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
The European Parliament has also taken a position on Trump's customs policy. On February 12, 2025, a debate between MEPs about the impending tariffs from the United States took place. Maroš Šefčovič from the European Commission criticized the US tariffs as a disadvantage for the economy, while Bernd Lange, Chairman of the Committee on International Trade, addressed the possibility of counterparts. These concerns reflect the general uncertainty in relation to the transatlantic trade relationships, which Meinl-Reisinger also addressed.
long -term effects and strategies
The position of the European Union is to strengthen transatlantic cooperation, which is of central importance, especially in times of crisis. Leading EU MPs have underlined how important it is to maintain an open, rule-based and fair international trade. Adam Szłapka, Polish Minister of European Affairs, emphasized the advantages of these trading models in the debates.
Overall, the central role of the transatlantic partnership is emphasized to ensure stability and economic strength in a globalized world. However, the continuing discussions about the US customs policy illustrate the complexity and the challenges that both Europe and the United States are facing. The EU and its Member States are working on strategies to master these challenges and create a solid basis for future collaborations, what DetailsOrt Vienna, Österreich Quellen
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