00:01The European Union's push to favor its domestic arms industry risks alienating allies and
00:07fragmenting the transatlantic defense industrial base, the U.S. ambassador to the EU, Andrew
00:13Puzder, said at Euronews Defense and Space Summit in Brussels on Wednesday.
00:18If we judge weapons systems based on where they're made, rather than how well they perform
00:24on the battlefield, we will sacrifice the advantage we have and put our security at
00:29risk. Keeping the EU and NATO moving closely in sync is critical. This is why we support
00:37made in Europe or made in NATO, made with Europe or made in NATO, over any regional preference.
00:46Only our enemies benefit when we lose focus on making sure we have the most effective weapons
00:53supporting our mutual defense.
00:55The European Commission and EU states have tabled proposals to favor domestic arm manufacturers
01:01in order to reduce European reliance on U.S.-made arms amid signs of fractures in the transatlantic
01:08alliance under Donald Trump. The Pentagon has fiercely opposed the move, despite the U.S.
01:15administration heaping pressure on NATO's European allies to become more independent in their
01:19self-defense. The proposals have nonetheless split member states, with some EU governments
01:25warning against overprotectionism, especially given the U.S. arms manufacturing power.
