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Rubio on US-Europe Alliance, China, Cuba and Iran Negotiations

Bloomberg Television | April 17, 2026



Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the US and Europe are bound together and that the alliance is “critical.” He made the comments during an interview with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. He also comments on Iran negotiations, Cuba and China.

00:00 Rubio says Europe-US alliance is “critical”
02:14 China; supply chains; Trump to meet Xi
04:53 Transatlantic alliance must change to meet 21st century challenges
06:11 Russia-Ukraine war and outlook for peace negotiations
09:31 Cuba’s economy; Cubans need to be more free
12:03 Iran: Trump’s preference is to make a deal

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  1. @NealThwin

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    In late 1800's Denoting white(scarface) started conquering the world, Europeans failed miserably in academia started wars on orphans from lone Chinese woman. transfer to USA become leader in the West. Today, gone are crowns. denoting white had crown since beginning of time and relinquish topple the crown to Chinese in physical activities recently. Loosing the crown wasn't that denoting white and associates were sympathetic gratifying to Chinese. It was lack of talents in academia and physical activities. It wasn't the first time but it happened over and over. Denoting white and associates surface in academia. As of today, denoting white conquering the world doing speed in physical activities. not muscle activities. beyond 200(beyond tech: BioNTech).

  2. @deanpecce6423

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    For 250 years, the wall of separation between church and state has been a foundational, exportable ideal. But is it being dismantled? If a Secretary of State frames our global alliance not by shared laws, but by a shared "Christian faith and sacred inheritance," does this intimate that engagement with the US is conditional? We must engage with many countries through adroit statesmanship where this rhetoric will not resonate (US % of world population 4.1, Europe 9.2). Our prime priority is trade. Adding this layer of complexity to what should purely be a pragmatic negotiation is not only unnecessary, it is counterproductive. To ensure optimal conditions for engagement and the best outcomes in tense negotiations, isn't it best that we avoid unnecessarily provocative, ideology-driven messaging? If it's about "The Deal", then shouldn't that be where US pragmatic focus is applied, not only in trade, but also — for the sake of consistency in messaging and in brand — in all affairs of diplomacy?

  3. @thomasfandino2494

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    Can Marco Rubio defeat the 60 years old Castro regime ? Conversation with this criminal regime will not work unless the U S will is committed to defeat this regime. Secret talks ? About what ?

  4. @ScienceSummary

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    If you think US-Europe alliance is critical then one does not threaten the latter with violent annexation. If you don't understand this, you also don't understand how friendship is more or less over when you threaten your friend with a weapon and almost used it. Likewise, if you think EU is your ally, you'd not support authoritarian-leaning Putin-supporters like Orban.

  5. @TrueTexan87

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    Europe also, is not our keeper and the united states owes the continent nothing at this point. Can we partner on things yes, but we dont need tobmake ourselves economically beholden to any. Same for any nation, nobody should kneel to another, if you do then youve given power over to them.

  6. @TrueTexan87

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    California is one of the worst ran states in the united states. Its the worst in income disparity, homelessness, one of the worst in crime, highest cost of living. Who ever listens to Gaven is a blind sheep listening to pretty words and not literal outcomes.

  7. @SonnyRick

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    a deal is a win/win but Iran's revolution and its ideology , that needs reform , reforms and change are always a good thing regardless and there is no reason for regime change , its just not practical and its illegal , so if Iran is willing to reform its religious ideology than that is a win/win , there is no where in the Quran that advocates for war , Islam is a religion of peace and the word Islam means peace in Arabic , the ideology of Iran needs reform regardless and that is a win/win for the people of Iran

    The oldest Mosque in the US was in the state of Iowa so Islam does not promote conflict , Islam promotes peace , the spread of Islam was not through the sword , it was through caravans , horses and trade and peaceful monks and priests and stuff like that , so Islam has a proud history in the US and the UK , Thomas Jefferson had a Quran and he was accused by John Adams of being a Muslim and a French spy during the 1800 elections but he won the elections and he was a reformer so reforms are always a win/win , change is good and Islam has a proud history of peace in western civilization and this is important because Islam has always promoted peace and rejected wars , this is the foundation of Islam , this idea of promoting peace , Islam , Iran , Gaza , Russia , North Korea and the Taliban , and Cuba , these are peaceful nations and peaceful ideologies and a peaceful culture , so if our leaders here in the west can reach an agreement with these nations than that is a win/win

    That means improved Israeli-Arab relations and win/win agreements in the region like the Abraham accords and expanding and promoting the Abraham accords and other agreements that will help form the basis of a rules based world order based on trade , free thought and diversity and positive change , its a win/win

  8. @SonnyRick

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    a deal is a win/win but Iran's revolution and its ideology , that needs reform , reforms and change are always a good thing regardless and there is no reason for regime change , its just not practical and its illegal , so if Iran is willing to reform its religious ideology than that is a win/win , there is no where in the Quran that advocates for war , Islam is a religion of peace and the word Islam means peace in Arabic , the ideology of Iran needs reform regardless and that is a win/win for the people of Iran

    The oldest Mosque in the US was in the state of Iowa so Islam does not promote conflict , Islam promotes peace , the spread of Islam was not through the sword , it was through caravans , horses and trade and peaceful monks and priests and stuff like that , so Islam has a proud history in the US and the UK , Thomas Jefferson had a Quran and he was accused by John Adams of being a Muslim and a French spy during the 1800 elections but he won the elections and he was a reformer so reforms are always a win/win , change is good and Islam has a proud history of peace in western civilization and this is important because Islam has always promoted peace and rejected wars , this is the foundation of Islam , this idea of promoting peace , Islam , Iran , Gaza , Russia , North Korea and the Taliban , and Cuba , these are peaceful nations and peaceful ideologies and a peaceful culture , so if our leaders here in the west can reach an agreement with these nations than that is a win/win

    That means improved Israeli-Arab relations and win/win agreements in the region like the Abraham accords and expanding and promoting the Abraham accords and other agreements that will help form the basis of a rules based world order based on trade , free thought and diversity and positive change , its a win/win

  9. @kennethkong5484

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    Remarkable speech??? Trump’s team all over the place about NATO.
    Rubio attempt to reverse Trump’s statement of NATO detachment.
    Extortion ? By China with critical minerals .
    What a spin by Marco
    You forget, America attempt to destroy Huawei by banning 5G and Their cellphones, then chip supply and Android OS, then Semi conductors to China ti crush China tech industry.
    What a crook

  10. @n.andile

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    Rubio is praying dumb. The USA is an unpredictable and unreliable partner, that's why literally the entire world is seeking new partnerships, especially with China.

  11. @hanshug5463

    April 17, 2026 at 7:57 am

    Kick WEAK RUSSIA (20% taken in 11 years, GDP smaller than Italy) OUT NOW = LASTING PEACE !
    Trump aids Putler, fights allies, destroys US = traitor. Rubio Not meeting Kallas but other traitors…

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