Germany and other countries have protested to the U.S. We have to make it clear again and again that millions of jobs in the U.S. depend on trade with the EU.

Even though we still don't know any precise details, we're already making it clear that some proposals like a border tax or "buy-American" regulations are heading in a protectionist direction. The Americans' sudden proposal to classify certain steel products as national security-related is also something that we find highly problematic.

The U.S. has dropped its role as the vanguard of free trade, they are looking for a new partner: the EU.

The American people have elected their president and my vote doesn't count in the U.S.

Europe is good at many things, which is why we are the largest exporter in the world. Thirty million people in Europe are employed in making our exports of goods and services. Just under 900 thousand of them are in Sweden.

Trump's election has opened many people's eyes in Europe to how valuable the European Union and international cooperation are.

When it comes to disputes before the World Trade Organization, we generally win.