EU-US trade: what EU economy ministers fear about second Trump term

EU economy ministers will meet today (November 21) to discuss the future of EU-US trade relations although the prospect of a possible protectionist and pro-tariff Trump administration looks set to make for difficult talks.

How will EU economy ministers tackle the challenges of managing trade relations with the US amid escalating geopolitical tensions? How could Donald Trump's proposed trade and monetary policies - such as new tariffs and a shift towards economic protectionism - affect the EU and its member states?

With key industries such as Germany’s automotive sector already under significant pressure and the risk of a wider trade war on the horizon, how is Europe preparing to adapt to a shifting US trade agenda?

To find out, host Evi Kiorri spoke with Euractiv's economy reporter Thomas Nielsen Moeller.