“We believe in free trade,” says Frostatadir

In contrast

Iceland’s prime minister, Christon Frostatter, spoke with ‘Euronevs’ and reaffirmed his government’s decision to avoid conflicts in the United States in response to increasing business tensions. Frostatader made it clear that Iceland did not enter the War of Business, and underscore its commitment to independent trade despite the pressure of fees.

He shouted, “We are not going to respond with our own fees. We believe in free trade. We are a small economy.” “I hope we see the lack of fees.”

A concern for increasing business tensions

The Trump administration has announced a 90 -day suspension of the fees imposed on most countries. A high -White House official confirmed that the European Union was benefiting from the fight last night, as its retaliation fees have not yet been implemented. However, Europe – including Iceland – began to use on April 5. In spite of this, Frostatadir expressed his deep concern over possible indirect consequences in Iceland’s business relationship with the EU.

“We are concerned that there is an increase in this fee war, and this will have the indirect consequences that affect our business relationship with the EU,” he said. “It is very important for them to know for our future relationship – and open the distribution chains – we must continue to be part of the process.”

Supported EU status before the United States.

The Prime Minister also supported the need for “strength” against the United States, but emphasized the importance of ensuring that no revenge is harmful to neighbors, including Iceland.

“We also need a clear message from the European Union and it proves that it respects the relationship with its major business partners,” said Frostadatir. “It is important that the European Union show that we are real partners in the internal market. That trade will not be affected.”

Iceland’s historical relationship with the EU

Frostatidir illustrates the long and positive relationship with the European Union, noted that the country is always maintaining its responsibilities within the European economic location (EEE). He emphasized that this continuous connection is very important to Iceland’s economic stability and the future.

“I think it is important to show that the European Union is important to show that we are real partners in the internal market, that trade will not be affected,” he said.

Evolution of Political Attention: From National Affairs to International

Speaking of his political career, Frostatar reflected how his interest in internal issues such as social democratic policies, welfare, housing and economics has evolved in response to the growing importance of international relations.

“I introduced myself with a national approach, but now we see how international politics is thrown at us. This is something you have to do when you do this work,” he said. “But I think it is very important to take what we contributed to this government and my party to the international sector. This is a public dedication. Instead of limiting you to social networks, I put forward me on a platform with direct conversations with people.

Public commitment in international relationships

As for the Frostatter, this practical and transparent approach to governance must be extended to the international relations of Iceland.

“This is not the only thing happening in bureaucratic institutions abroad from us,” he said. “It should be in the public domain. It will be a huge challenge: it will be a firm problem for the homes of homes in Iceland. That is what we live now.”

The referendum is scheduled for 2027

The strong changes to the geopolitical order, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the Donald Trump unleashed by the Business War Unleashed, will affect the Iceland’s plan to celebrate the referendum with the EU by 2027, and at the same time emphasized the need to maintain a debate.

“Before 2027, we would like to see the nation wants to reopen these negotiations (passengers) and I hope that the current geopolitical situation will affect it,” the Frostatadir told the EuroNus. His first official visit to Brussels Wednesday.

“My biggest concern is that there is a good discussion about what is the negotiations (we can’t). In this case there will be a polarized discussion for us.”

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Asked whether Iceland would be safe within the constituency, the Prime Minister replied that the country was already “we are now” and suggested that the debate on adhesion includes a wide fan of business, economics, finance and culture.