EU seeks to avoid trade escalation with US

Emphasis on dialogue and preparedness

Klingbeil stated: “We do not want escalation; we want to agree on a common path with the Americans. But in Europe we are also prepared, and we are working closely together.”

Unity highlighted amid tensions

He added: “We saw in the Greenland issue that it is good for us Europeans to be prepared and united.”

US President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on imported European cars to 25%, up from the previously agreed 15%.