"The United States is no longer our ally today," assures MEP Valérie Hayer

The president of Renew Europe and deputy secretary general of Renaissance, Valérie Hayer, called, Wednesday February 26 on franceinfo, to react "firmly" to the announcement by Donald Trump to increase customs duties by 25% for European products . "The United States today are no longer our allies, they are not our adversaries, I hope they will not become so" , explains Valérie Hayer. She calls for "getting out of our dependence, particularly on the United States" .

"Donald Trump is unpredictable, he multiplies provocations, we must be ready," says the MEP. "We must react," assures Valérie Hayer who calls for strengthening cooperation between European countries. "We must take his threats very seriously , she judges. Donald Trump plays the balance of power, we must react firmly. I hope that he will understand quickly enough that it is in no one's interest to engage in a trade war."

Donald Trump also stated that Europe, not the United States, must provide security guarantees to Ukraine. "We must continue to dialogue with Donald Trump, try to convince him that the Americans' interest is to continue to support Ukraine, but also prepare for the worst: a complete abandonment of the United States. We must accelerate on European defense by investing massively," replied Valérie Hayer. "We are behind schedule, but it is not too late."