ECB's Lagarde: Re-election of Trump in US would mark threat for Europe

ECB President Lagarde speaks to the media following a monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde gestures as she speaks to the media following the Governing Council's monetary policy meeting at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, December 14, 2023. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

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A re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president would represent a "threat" for Europe, European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde said on Thursday.

"If we draw lessons from history, by which I mean to say the manner in which he (Trump) carried out the first four years of his mandate, it is clearly a threat," Lagarde told France 2 TV.

"You just have to look at the trade tariffs, you just have to look at his commitment regarding NATO, you just have to look at his attitude regarding the battle against climate change," she added.

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By Reuters