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Maroš Šefčovič
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EU Trade Commissioner advocating for diversification of suppliers to mitigate risks from China.
Notable Quotes
"Diversification now requires a dedicated instrument."View Story →
"Industry stands on the front line. We must have their back, but industry also must do its part."View Story →
"I restated that full respect for the deal is paramount."View Story →
"What we told them [the US] is that for us the clarity of how our deal would be respected, how our 15% all-inclusive tariff would be put in place is of utmost importance because a deal is a deal and we have to respect it."View Story →
"They both reassured me that they stand by the deal with the European Union."View Story →
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