EU Set to Allow U.S. Participation in Joint Defense Projects
- Bloc’s governments are closing in on accord over participation
- Terms would also pave the way for U.K to join defense projects
Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
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The European Union is closing in on an accord that would allow the U.S. government and American companies to participate in joint defense projects, potentially removing a source of friction in transatlantic ties.
Donald Trump’s administration has repeatedly warned the EU about discriminating against U.S. companies as the bloc’s national governments press ahead with plans for more defense cooperation. The EU says it needs to develop its own defense capabilities outside of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with countries such as France being reluctant to grant access to outsiders to joint military projects.