The U.S.-Israel relationship is critical to our shared priorities, including implementing @POTUS President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan. Glad to see my friend @avraham_nir today.

Europe has significant savings, but the regulatory environment makes it extraordinarily difficult to turn it into productive investment. That's not a capital problem; it's a deregulation problem. And until the EU is willing to address it, economic growth will remain more aspiration than reality. Important conversation with @DeutscheBank President and Head of Corporate Bank and Investment Bank Fabrizio Campelli.

American energy innovation is ready to power Europe's future, and @GEVernova is leading the way. The EU must advance in its efforts to achieve energy security and restore competitiveness. A pleasure discussing this and more with @GEVernova Chief Corporate Officer Roger Martella.

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Today, and every day, I am proud to be an American and proud to serve @POTUS President @realDonaldTrump. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, it's worth remembering what makes America truly exceptional. Our Founders were bold visionaries who enshrined timeless truths: that we are all created equal, endowed with unalienable rights, and governed only by the consent of the governed. These words — uniquely American in their ambition and courage — still stir emotions 250 years later. At Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln asked whether a nation "conceived in Liberty" could long endure. Today, we have our answer. The ideals that inspired our founding have never waned — and they never will. Here's to the next 250 years. 🇺🇸 #Freedom250

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! This week, we celebrated together with friends at @Europarl_EN to mark this historic milestone and honor our shared history. Our transatlantic partnership remains the most mutually beneficial economic relationship in the history of the world — and it's built on that civilizational bond. Here's to the next 250 years!

Great to see @EPPGroup Chair @ManfredWeber for breakfast this morning. We discussed improving US/EU relations and next steps in the transatlantic relationship, including addressing non-tariff trade barriers and further strengthening our mutual economic security.  250 years in, we're still making progress worth celebrating.

The US and EU need to speak with each other, not past each other. We all understand the importance of winning the AI race — and the European Union joining Pax Silica is a positive step. However, the United States has real, legitimate, and high-stakes concerns about EU digital policies. Thanks to @DIGITALEUROPE's @BonefeldCecilia for creating an important opportunity to engage in dialogue and to explore pragmatic solutions.

Implementing President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan is a top priority, and the U.S. and EU have an important opportunity to work together to advance security, stability, and a better future for the region. Good discussion with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean @dubravkasuica about her recent visit to the Middle East.

More ambitious deregulation will make it easier for companies to do business and innovate in Europe, not harder. U.S. companies like QTS can help the EU grow its economy and achieve its AI ambitions. Great talk with @DataCenters_QTS Executive VP of Government Relations Todd Malan about QTS's contributions to Europe's digital future.

Today the EU eliminates tariffs on imports of US industrial products. This is good news for transatlantic trade. More predictability. More choice. Better prices for EU businesses and consumers. It's a commitment delivered under the EU-US Joint Statement. And a reminder that the transatlantic relationship remains the most valuable in the world. Let's keep building on it.

It was a pleasure to attend today’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, hosted by U.S. Ambassador to the EU, @USAmbEU . A timely occasion to celebrate the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership and the values that unite us. As like-minded partners, the European Union and the United States remain strongest when we work together to advance our shared security, strengthen our defence cooperation, deepen economic ties, and uphold the rules-based international order. 🇪🇺🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate 250 years of American independence at the @Europarl_EN with friends, allies, and partners from across Europe. America’s founding was shaped by ideas born on both sides of the Atlantic — from Enlightenment to Freedom — and the ties between the United States and Europe remain as strong and important today as ever. As we mark this historic milestone, we look forward to celebrating our shared history, common values, and enduring partnership. Thank you to my good friend, @EP_President President Metsola for joining us in marking this momentous moment together. #Freedom250

Our transatlantic partnership remains the most mutually beneficial economic relationship in the history of the world. We share deep commercial ties, and a capacity for innovation that has generated and can continue to generate unprecedented growth on both sides of the Atlantic. So, as we enter a new era – powered by artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, abundant energy and freedom – we invite our European friends to join us in celebrating 250 years of American independence and the enduring transatlantic partnership that will hold us together for the next 250 years. May God Bless each of you, may God Bless Europe, and may God Bless the United States of America! My full speech from our fantastic Tri-Mission 4th of July celebration ↓ #America250 #Freedom250 #USA250Brussels

Historic. Europe has dropped their tariffs to zero. Finally a more level playing field for US industry!

Last night, in the heart of Europe, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of America's founding. I was honored to join the fantastic Ambassadors @USAmbToBelgium Bill White and @USAmbNATO Matt Whitaker in welcoming so many of our friends and allies to this once-in-a-lifetime event. America's cultural and historic ties with Europe run deep. Our relationships with the EU, Belgium, and NATO embody those ties — making it a true pleasure to welcome and hear from President @RobertaMetsola, Prime Minister @Bart_DeWever, @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte, and @SHAPE_NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus G. Grynkewich, among others. A special thank you, of course, to President Trump for everything he is doing for our country and to mark this incredible 250-year anniversary, as well as our U.S. Tri-Mission community, who worked hard to ensure this was a celebration worthy of this momentous moment and the extraordinary venue. Here’s to 250 years of American independence and the enduring transatlantic partnership that will strengthen the security and prosperity of both Americans and our European friends for the next 250 years. #America250 #Freedom250 #USA250Brussels

The EU Methane Regulation's importer requirements, as currently written and timed, risk constraining Europe's energy supply, raising costs for consumers, and discouraging the long-term investment needed for European #EnergySecurity.  The United States remains committed to being a reliable energy partner for Europe. We welcome the broad support shown by 17 Member States for the Czech and Slovak non-paper calling for a three-year delay in the importer requirements.  Reducing methane emissions and ensuring affordable, secure energy should go hand in hand. The regulation's objectives are widely shared but the implementation timeline needs to be workable. We encourage @EU_Commission and @EUCouncil to build on this growing European consensus.  This @POLITICOEurope piece out today is worth a read.  politico.eu/article/big-oils…

This Sunday, the three U.S. Missions in Brussels are marking a major milestone — The 250th birthday of the United States of America. America and Europe share deep cultural and historical roots, and our relationships with Belgium, the EU, and NATO embody those ties. We are proud and honored to celebrate with our friends and allies. My op-ed with @USAmbToBelgium Bill White in @POLITICOEurope ↓ politico.eu/article/letter-e… @US2EU @USAmbNATO @USNATO @USAmbToBelgium @USAandEurope

As EU energy ministers convene in Luxembourg today, the United States and fellow energy exporters urge the EU to stop the clock on its methane regulation importer requirements before they take effect on January 1, 2027.  EU member states, members of @Europarl_EN, and international energy producers, exporters, and traders have been pressing for a pause for more than a year.  Energy that is being produced and stored right now for delivery in January 2027 largely cannot comply.  A stop-the-clock mechanism, grandfathering all contracts signed during the transition, and removing penalties during this period are practical, targeted steps that protect European consumers and industry without abandoning methane emissions reduction goals.  Most energy producers, including in the United States, are already reducing methane emissions through significant investments and technological advancements and will continue to do so as quickly as feasible.  America stands ready to continue being a reliable energy partner with the EU.  We hope the @EUCouncil and @EU_Commission will match that commitment with the bold action this moment demands.

I am delighted to welcome the European Union into Pax Silica. The U.S. and EU already share the world's largest trade relationship — and over the past year, we have built on that foundation with a trade framework agreement and a critical minerals MOU. Pax Silica means secure supply chains. Trusted partners. Less dependence on adversaries. More power to private industry. That's how we win on critical minerals, semiconductors, and AI. The EU's accession is a powerful signal: the world's most capable, aligned economies are choosing to build the future together. @EUAmbUS @UnderSecE @StateDept

The EU methane regulation poses a direct threat to the EU’s energy security and price stability. Most energy exporters to the EU will be unable to meet the EU methane regulation importer requirements on current timelines. What importer CEO will knowingly risk fines of up to 20% of global revenue for noncompliance? The @EU_Commission’s proposed solutions – via flexible guidelines discouraging enforcement – fail to change the underlying law and regulatory risk. Corporate compliance teams assess risk based on what the primary legislation says, not on assurances that penalties might not be applied. The most advantageous long-term contracts – worth tens of billions of euros – will not be signed under the current legal uncertainty. The Commission must amend the primary legislation. Without amendment, methane regulation may compel suppliers to redirect energy to markets that reward reliability and don’t create unnecessary regulatory burdens. This would result in Europe facing reduced supplies and higher prices – an outcome no one wants! The EU has the tools to fix this. The time to use them is now.