Answer given by High Representative/Vice-President Kallas on behalf of the European Commission

3.4.2025

The EU and the United States (US) are each other’s largest trading and investment partners and share a robust and deeply interwoven economic relationship.

The EU remains committed to fostering stable, balanced, and predictable trade relations with the US and to expand cooperation in key areas such as critical supply chains and emerging technologies.

The EU regrets unjustified barriers to free and fair trade, which harm European businesses, workers, and consumers. The EU will react firmly and proportionally to defend its trade and economic interests and has tools at its disposal to do so.

At the same time, the EU continues to be ready to engage in a constructive dialogue with the US, in order to seek a solution that avoids unnecessary harm to both economies.

Denmark and the US have been strong allies for decades and the EU is confident this will continue.

The Transatlantic relationship is founded on a shared history and strong bonds. For decades, this partnership has been a cornerstone of peace, security, and economic growth. The EU is ready to deepen and strengthen this relationship, discuss shared interests and address global challenges together.