#us-eu-relations

#us-eu-relations

"We don't know whether the Russian president will have the courage to attend such a summit. Therefore, persuasion will be needed," added Merz.

"Critical data would become inaccessible, websites would go dark, and essential state services like hospital IT systems would be thrown into chaos," says Robin Berjon, a digital governance specialist who advises EU policymakers.

"The targeting of India is unjustified and unreasonable," said Jaiswal, asserting the country's sovereign right to secure energy supplies in line with its needs. "Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security," he added.

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is in Washington to discuss trade and global cooperation during his first official visit since taking office.

President Trump asserted that the United States will not go below 15% import taxes and is negotiating for fairer trade with the European Union.

Last week Musk, 53, ripped into Navarro, 75, as "truly a moron" who's "dumber than a sack of bricks," expressing frustration over the trade adviser's role in President Trump's tariff push.