Donald Trump’s month back in the White House has been marked by soaring friction between Washington and its European allies, with the US abruptly shifting gears on support for Ukraine and Germany’s likely next leader urging Europe to seek greater control of its own defence.
During his first stint in the White House in 2018, Trump imposed tariffs on European steel and aluminium exports. (Reuters Photo)
In Short
- Donald Trump accuses EU of being formed to ‘screw’ the US
- Trump praises the UK’s exit from EU, pushes for ‘America First’
- EU meeting with US cancelled amid rising tensions
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the European Union (EU) was born to “screw” the US, laying bare his hostility to the long-time US partner as he detailed new tariffs.
Trump’s month back in the White House has been marked by soaring friction between Washington and its European allies, with the US abruptly shifting gears on support for Ukraine and Germany’s likely next leader urging Europe to seek greater control of its own defence.