Exclusive: EU has adapted to US unpredictability, foreign policy chief says - Reuters
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EU adjusts strategy to manage unpredictable U.S. policy shifts under Trump administration on defense and security.
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The EU's foreign policy chief said the bloc has adjusted its approach to manage unpredictability from the United States, according to a Reuters exclusive. The statement reflects European efforts to navigate shifting U.S. priorities under the Trump administration, particularly on defense spending, trade, and security commitments to NATO allies. By acknowledging adaptation rather than resistance, the EU signals it is preparing contingency strategies for divergent policy positions on key geopolitical issues. This positioning suggests Brussels is bracing for continued policy shifts while attempting to maintain transatlantic relations on a more self-reliant footing, particularly regarding European defense capabilities.
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The EU is preparing contingency strategies and moving toward greater European defense self-reliance in response to shifting U.S. priorities.
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