Vice President of the European Union takes a firm stance: Refuses to comply with U.S. regulatory requirements

EU Deputy President Makes Strong Statement on US: Should Not Comply with US Demands

On December 26, 2025, Brussels time, EU Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera gave an interview to the UK's Financial Times and responded to related questions:

The EU should listen, but should never comply with US demands to abolish laws on sustainable supply chains, deforestation, and social media regulation. If the EU loses its identity, values, and public trust, it will be unable to negotiate any agreement. To maintain competitiveness globally, the EU must more firmly defend its regulatory system. The EU should continue to position itself as a global standard-setter and should not expect to compete by lowering the bar.

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