Ericsson CEO Calls for Increased U.S.–EU Relations to Counter China
If Ericsson falls behind China, ‘our reason to exist is very limited’
ASPEN, Colo, August 21, 2025 – Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm did not mince words when he declared that the U.S. must work with its allies if it hopes to counter the rise in Chinese next-generation telecommunications.
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“Even the U.S., how large it is, is not large enough to be on its own,” Ekholm said. “We need to work together – the U.S., Europe, like-minded countries, India, Japan. That’s the best way for us.”
Ekholm’s words came Tuesday at Aspen’s annual Telecommunications Policy Institute. The long-time executive praised the U.S.-EU partnership, though had critiques for both nations.
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