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Tensions in trade relations between the European Union and the United States are once again on the rise. In connection with the threat of new U.S. tariffs and the European Commission’s response, the situation was commented on for RTVS by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM.

The reciprocal tariffs were commented on for Slovak television STVR :24 by the Deputy Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, Viktor Daněk.

Donald Trump is conditioning the reduction of tariffs on European goods on the expansion of US energy imports into Europe. The European Union, meanwhile, is coming up with proposals to introduce reciprocal zero tariffs, for example on industrial products or cars. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for ČT24.

We would like to invite you to the next in a series of debates that provide an up-to-date perspective on key topics discussed in the plenary sessions of the European Parliament. The aim of the debates is to offer a clear overview of the decisions taken and their wider impact on the European Union and the Czech Republic. Each debate will provide a space for reflection on major legislative and political steps taken by the European Parliament, direct discussion with MEPs and experts, and an open dialogue with the professional and general public.

The European Union is showing its willingness to negotiate with the United States on the issue of tariffs, but at the same time it is preparing its own defence scenarios. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU plans to strengthen the single market in response to possible US tariffs. Ministers of the member states meet in Luxembourg. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Czech Radio Plus.

The White House has imposed tariffs on its trading partners in an effort to restore US sovereignty. Filip Krenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, comments for the program Střepiny.

EU cooperation with Warsaw must strengthen as Russia’s systemic threat becomes clear. Research associate at EUROPEUM Institute Hugo Blewett-Mundy commented for New Eastern Europe

Donald Trump's move has angered rivals and long-time allies alike. The new tariffs will take effect on 5 April. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ta3.

Donald Trump has essentially declared a trade war on the entire world, including his closest allies to date. He has long referred to Europe as a competitor, but now he treats us as an enemy. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ta3.

Two years old and never used yet. The so-called instrument on protection against economic pressure is one of the options that the European Union can resort to in response to the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. An extreme option would be to partially cut off US banks from European public procurement. These are projects worth up to two trillion euros a year (about 50 trillion crowns). Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, comments for iROZHLAS.

Donald Trump has imposed different tariffs on each country, completely dismantling the existing rules of the game, which will now be put back together again. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, comments for ČRo Dvojka.

Vladimir Putin has repeatedly shown that his word does not count and he is breaking his own agreements. Ukraine has already concluded a ceasefire with Russia once, the Minsk agreements and Russia has broken them. It must be clear, then, that any future ceasefire terms will indeed have to hold. Viktor Danek, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Horizon ČT24.