Trump and the EU, Not a Lost Cause

No Need to Bury the EU Over Tariffs Just Yet

A divided EU and Trump's ultimate goal
 

Trump’s tariff policies are dividing the European Union, as some countries are more vulnerable than others. Since Trump sees himself as a businessman, his ultimate goal is likely to secure a favorable trade deal, using tariffs as leverage. A full-scale trade war would be damaging for both sides, but the EU would suffer more than the U.S.. Unlike in 2017, the European economy is now even more fragile, and even the mere threat of a trade war could push the eurozone from sluggish growth into a full-blown recession.