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In previously unreported remarks, the U.S. administration warned Brussels that it will retaliate if Europeans “strong-arm American companies out of the market.”

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to retaliate against European countries if the EU favors domestic weapons-makers in a drive to rearm the continent.

The U.S. Department of Defense objected to any EU effort to limit American arms-manufacturers' access to the European market and warned that would trigger a reciprocal response.

The administration made the previously unreported remarks in a contribution to a European Commission consultation earlier this month, after the EU’s executive branch requested feedback from governments and industry on European weapons procurement rules.

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[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 5 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

It is way past time to put the industrial military complex to rest. We can solve our problems without blowing each other up. At this point I suspect they are the ones manufacturing conflicts.

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 3 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Problem with arms races is you can't end them unless everyone agrees to end them, otherwise you just forfeit.

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I think the majority agree wars/conflicts should end. It is the monied minority keeping it going. How long will we let them pit human against each other to line their pocket books?

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

Oh I agree, but as long as they can find people to buy their weapons (even on credit that depends on successfully using them) or weild them for them, they won't be going anywhere. And automation is quickly approaching the point where they won't even need others to choose to fight.