European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of the risk of a 'global race to the bottom' using economic tools such as sanctions, export controls and tariffs. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting a day after the inauguration of U.

The European Union has clinched a string of pacts after the United States, its top trading partner, flipped into full protectionist mode.

The European Commission chief did not explicitly mention the new US president or his trade policies, but underscored the number of American jobs tied to European trade.

Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global climate change would continue with or without the United States.

In a speech delivered on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned ... on Monday (local time) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.

The European Union wants to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of a "global race to the bottom" using tools such as tariffs.

Various European leaders reacted to President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement saying that they will stick to the landmark Paris climate agreement even though the United States has withdrawn from it.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed support for the Paris Climate Agreement at the World Economic Forum. Despite President Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the deal,

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has called for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's new US administration.

Video. Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw.

Ursula von der Leyen casts Europe as an economic heavyweight that can forge new alliances during another “America First” presidency.

President Donald Trump has given everyone at Davos something to talk about with his actions on the first day of his second term.