Trump's re-entry into the White House has led to heightened friction with European allies, primarily due to a shift in U.S. support for Ukraine and tariff threats. He contended that the EU was established to undermine U.S. interests while overlooking its historical role in preventing wars in Europe. The European Commission countered his claims, asserting the EU's economic benefits to the U.S. The former Swedish prime minister criticized Trump's historical perspective, illustrating a significant rift between the U.S. and Europe amid evolving defense dynamics and trade relations.
Look, let's be honest, the European Union was formed in order to screw the United States," Trump told reporters as he gathered his cabinet for the first time.
The European Commission shot back that the European Union is 'the world's largest free market' and has been 'a boon for the United States'.
Former Swedish prime minister Carl Bildt said Trump had a 'seriously distorted view of history' as the EU was 'actually set up to prevent war on the European continent'.
Trump has vowed an 'America First' policy of pursuing self-interest above any abstract concepts of partnership.
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