The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, providing unbiased reporting accessible to all. Peter Mandelson, a potential UK ambassador to the US, advocates for a new relationship with the US focused on digital and technological trade agreements. Amid Brexit concerns, the EU emphasizes the need for closer ties with Britain post-Trump re-election, while Lord Mandelson is also in the running for chancellor of the University of Oxford.
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Brussels should not be shocked by Trump being Trump
US President Trump's tariff threats have tested the EU's trade policy capabilities, revealing both successes, like a political agreement with Indonesia, and failures in its approach to negotiations with the US. The EU's traditional methods are ineffective against Trump's unpredictable style, reflecting a deeper struggle within its institutional structure and reliance on the automotive industry. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The article talks about how the EU is struggling to handle trade talks...
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