US EditionMicrosoft president urges fast 'resolution' of transatlantic trade tensions
- Microsoft President Brad Smith called on 2025-04-30 in Brussels for a swift resolution of US-EU trade tensions amid transatlantic strains.
- The tensions stem from US tariffs imposed by President Trump, including 25-percent steel tariffs and 20-percent levies on EU goods since April.
- Smith highlighted Microsoft’s commitment to Europe, its efforts to protect user data, and its investments in AI and carbon reduction as part of broader cooperation.
- Smith emphasized Microsoft's goal to cut emissions and achieve a carbon-negative status by 2030, highlighting that AI is expected to drive important innovations needed globally.
- Smith stressed that resolving trade disputes is crucial to recommitting transatlantic ties, which he described as fundamental not only to two continents but the world.
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Microsoft president urges fast 'resolution' of transatlantic trade tensions
Microsoft President Brad Smith called Wednesday for a swift resolution of trade tensions between the United States and Europe, during an interview with AFP in Brussels.
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