Olof Gill

Olof Gill

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Olof Gill serves as the spokesperson for the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union. He has recently been in the news due to his comments regarding the European Union's response to impending tariffs announced by the United States, emphasizing the need to protect European businesses, workers, and consumers from unjustified measures.

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Olof Gill, deputy chief spokesperson for the European Commission, noted positively the outcome of the new tariff imposed by Washington.

What Canada can learn from the already shaky trade deal between the U.S. and the EU
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-08-01
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The commission’s trade spokesman Olof Gill said the new 10 per cent rate announced by the Trump administration this week was an 'all-inclusive tariff'.

Donald Trump threatens fresh tariffs on EU in retaliation for €890m Google fine – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-26
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Olof Gill is the spokesperson for the European Commission on Trade, emphasizing the EU's commitment to protecting its interests.

Comissão Europeia pede a Trump que respeite acordo comercial
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-07-08
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Olof Gill stated that the European Union will always guarantee the interests of its member states.

Trump amenaza con cortar ‘todo comercio’ con España, que reacciona con ‘tranquilidad’
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-07-08
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Olof Gill commented on the trade commitments between the United States and the EU.

El presidente de EE. UU., Donald Trump, amenaza con cortar 'todo comercio' con España durante la cumbre de la Otán: 'Es una causa perdida'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-08
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Olof Gill is the spokesperson for the European Commission who reiterated the Commission's position on Trump's statements.

Ε.Ε.: Τείχος προστασίας σε Ισπανία – Δανία μετά τις δηλώσεις Τραμπ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-07-08
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Olof Gill, the spokesperson for the European Commission on trade, stated that the Union fulfilled its promise and that it is 'good news for transatlantic relations.'

Историски договор со САД или европска капитулација?
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-07-04
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Olof Gill, a spokesperson for the European Commission, stated that unilateral measures targeting legitimate policies are unjustified.

Trump rekindles his global trade war with 100% tariff threat on European countries – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-27
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Olof Gill, a spokesperson for the European Commission, stated that unilateral measures targeting such legitimate policies are unjustified.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on European countries that impose digital tax | Donald Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-27
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Olof Gill, a spokesperson for the European Commission, defended taxation on technology companies as 'non-discriminatory'.

Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-27
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European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill commented that Zelensky's remarks were unacceptable.

Hungary chỉ trích ông Zelensky 'đe dọa' Thủ tướng Orban
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-03-07
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Olof Gill, the Deputy Spokesperson of the European Commission, commented on Zelenskyy's remarks.

Index - Külföld - Volodimir Zelenszkij korábbi szóvivője élesen bírálta az ukrán elnököt az Orbán Viktort ért fenyegetés miatt
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-03-07
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Olof Gill criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his threatening comments.

Europos Komisija stojo ginti Orbano – skaudus antausis Zelenskiui
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-03-06
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Olof Gill, a spokesperson for the European Commission, described Zelensky's threats as unacceptable.

Comisia Europeană a catalogat drept „inacceptabile” ameninţările lui Volodimir Zelenski la adresa lui Viktor Orban
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-03-06
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Olof Gill, the spokesperson for Trade of the European Commission, stated the importance of safeguarding EU-U.S. trade relations.

Bruselas advierte a Trump: “Cualquier amenaza comercial dirigida a un Estado miembro lo es contra la Unión Europea” | España
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-03-04
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Olof Gill stated that the European Commission is ready to act to protect the interests of the EU.

Represálias a Espanha? Bruxelas garante estar "pronta para agir"
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-03-04
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Commission spokesman Olof Gill stated that the European Commission is ready to defend EU interests in response to Trump's threats.

EU expresses solidarity with Spain following Trump’s trade threat; Madrid says it ‘won’t be vassals’ - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2026-03-04
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Olof Gill responded to Trump's comments about Spain, emphasizing the EU's commitment to trade agreements.

Donald Trump arremete contra España y Reino Unido por falta de colaboración para atacar a Irán: 'Están arruinando las relaciones'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-03-04
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Olof Gill emphasized that the Commission will ensure the full protection of the interests of the European Union.

Bruselas asegura que garantizará “la plena protección de los intereses de la Unión Europea” | España
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-03-03
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Olof Gill explained that Brussels will now exchange written notifications with Uruguayan authorities regarding the necessary internal procedures.

EU bo začela izvajati sporazum z Mercosurjem
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-02-27
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European Commission spokesman Olof Gill stated that it is up to the US to clarify its intentions regarding the trade agreement.

Trump vows retaliation against countries that ‘play games’ with new tariffs
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-23
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Olof Gill is a spokesperson for the European Commission who commented on the uncertainty following the Supreme Court's ruling.

Pandangan Para Hakim yang Merontokkan Tarif Trump
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-22
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Olof Gill stated that the European Commission is carefully analyzing the decision of the US Supreme Court.

Golpe nas tarifas de Trump traz consigo nova taxa de 15% e indefinição | Comércio
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-21
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European Commission spokesman Olof Gill wrote on social media that they take note of the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and are analysing it carefully.

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-21
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Olof Gill said the European Commission was analysing the ruling 'carefully'.

What will happen to Trump’s tariffs after supreme court verdict? | US supreme court
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-20
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The European Commission spokesperson, Olof Gill, said: 'We take note of the ruling by the US supreme court and are analysing it carefully.'

Trump tariff court ruling does little to end uncertainty for global business | Trump tariffs
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-20
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European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said they remain in close contact with the U.S. Administration as they seek clarity on the steps they intend to take in response to this ruling.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2026-02-20
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Olof Gill is the spokesperson for the European Commission who commented on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Unión Europea examina ‘atentamente’ dictamen judicial que anula política arancelaria de Trump
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-20
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EU Commission spokesperson Olof Gill remarked that they are closely monitoring the U.S. Supreme Court's decision.

Trumpin odotetaan kommentoivan korkeimman oikeuden tullipäätöstä
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-02-20
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