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Panic in EU as von der Leyen comes up with new plot to avoid 'Trump tax’
The European Union is bracing for potential economic fallout as it prepares for the return of Donald Trump to the White House, with fears of a renewed trade war and “Trump tax”. Ursula von der Leyen has already proposed a new strategy to counter Trump's threat of tariffs - buying more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US.
EU’s Von der Leyen Suggests US LNG Could Replace Russian Supply
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has an idea for reducing the bloc’s consumption of Russian liquefied natural gas: import more from America.
Parliament won’t shoot down von der Leyen’s Commission picks
In a Parliament that has repeatedly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government, which nominated him, Várhelyi has given MEPs no end of excuses to give him a hard time — including when he was caught on a live microphone calling them “idiots” in 2023.
Von der Leyen suggests replacing Russian LNG with US supplies in phone call with Trump
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggesting replacing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) with U.S. exports in a phone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 8. Von der Leyen spoke with Trump three days after his ...
Ursula von der Leyen to skip UN climate talks
The EU’s top official Ursula von der Leyen has joined a growing list of climate stalwarts planning to give this year’s COP29 conference a miss. The European Commission confirmed its president would not attend the talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, next week — despite being listed on a schedule of speakers released Monday.
EU may consider replacing Russian LNG imports with those from US, von der Leyen says
The European Union could consider replacing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports with those from the United States, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters on Friday.
Von der Leyen proposes US LNG for EU to replace Russian gas
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during a conversation with Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election, proposed increasing shipments of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the EU instead of relying on energy supplies from Russia,
EU’s opening bid to avoid Trump’s tariffs: We could buy more American gas
During his election campaign, the real estate mogul vowed to bring back jobs to the United States and impose across-the-board duties of up to 20 percent on American imports. Brussels has been revving up to strike back fast and hard against any Trump tariffs to bring the Republican back to the negotiating table and hammer out a deal.
Von der Leyen talks with Trump, including on Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has spoken with US President-elect Donald Trump, discussing, among other things, Ukraine. Source: Ursula von der Leyen on Х (Twitter) Quote: "We discussed defence and Ukraine,
EU considers switching gas supply from Russia to US to stave off tariff war with Trump
The EU could buy more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US in an attempt to persuade Donald Trump not to impose damaging import tariffs, the European Commission president has said. Ursula von der Leyen said the proposed deal would also reduce the EU’s trade surplus with the US,
EU seeks to replace russian gas with U.S. LNG amid trade tensions
In a strategic move to avert a potential trade conflict, the European Union is exploring increased imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to replace Russian supplies. This initiative comes as Donald Trump returns to the White House,
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Germany's Ursula von der Leyen nominated to lead EU Commission
Ursula von der Leyen was backed by Angela Merkel but there ... session of the European Parliament," said Mr Tusk. He said Germany had abstained on Mrs von der Leyen's nomination over ...
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With Trump Returning To Power, Europe Chief Weighs Idea Of Buying More Natural Gas From US Instead Of Russia
The EU chief said the topic of tapping U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) could also be discussed in relation to the EU’s trade ...