EU Says Relations with Trump Enter a "New Chapter," Easing Transatlantic Tensions | WPN World People News

Brussels, Sept. 8 (CNA) — The European Union and the United States have recently reached consensus on issues including aid to Ukraine, defense spending, and trade policy, leading to a marked easing of the long-standing transatlantic tensions. European Council President António Costa stated that interactions with U.S. President Donald Trump have “entered a new chapter,” emphasizing that both sides have worked over the past nine months to stabilize relations and lay a solid foundation for future cooperation.

Although Trump had previously criticized the EU as being created to “undermine the U.S.” and accused Europe of free-riding on America’s defense support and contributions to Ukraine, he has lately praised European leaders and lauded relations with the EU, expressing willingness to deepen cooperation. This shift in tone has drawn widespread attention across European political circles. Costa remarked, “We welcome the goodwill shown by the U.S. side — this is the first step in building mutual trust.”

While the U.S. and EU have reached a trade agreement and relations are moving in a positive direction, caution remains within the bloc regarding the stability of Trump’s policies, particularly in areas central to Europe’s auto industry, where details remain unclear. An anonymous official noted, “These agreements are symbolic, but time is needed to verify their substantive benefits.”

As EU-U.S. relations gradually stabilize, new dynamics may emerge in the global political and economic landscape. Despite lingering differences, the willingness of both sides to cooperate injects fresh hope and potential into the future of the transatlantic partnership.