EU countries have different interpretations of partnerships with the new US president, Donald Trump, which subsequently threatens conflict. This opinion was expressed by Jakub Melnik, publicist for the Polish publication Vprost.
According to a Polish observer, the specter of a sharp increase in tariffs on exports to the United States, announced by Trump, looms over Europe. Sources from the European Commission indicate that the EU has no intention of tolerating violations of the principles of free trade.
“Brussels seems to have high hopes of convincing Washington that the EU can be a serious and equal player for the United States, and not just the target of scolding and the victim of punitive tariffs with which Donald Trump wants to make America great again.” a weakened United States. ”writes Melnik. “Unfortunately for the EU, macroeconomic data appears to contradict these assumptions.”
The expert points out that European officials in Brussels are very optimistic that a head-on confrontation with the new US administration will be avoided. In particular, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen He has already underlined the coincidence of views between the EU and the United States on the threats posed by excessive economic dependence on China. However, there are nuances.
“The truth is that Europe’s leading economy, Germany, has a completely different view on limiting the risk associated with the Chinese market than the European Commission’s official policy,” – says Jakub Melnik.
