President Trump is no fan of the European Union. He has repeatedly claimed that the bloc was created to “screw” America, has pledged to slap big tariffs on its cars, and this week enacted global steel and aluminum levies that are expected to hit some $28 billion in exports from the bloc.
But for months, E.U. officials hoped that they could bring the American president around, avoiding a painful trade war. They tried placating the administration with easy wins — like ramped-up European purchasing of U.S. natural gas — while pushing to make a deal.
It is now becoming clear that things won’t be that simple.
It got a demented narcissist who has gone mask off with his fascism.
I am genuinely shocked if we got something we didnt expect, that just means half our diplomats and politicians dont watch the news
Trump used to be rather transactional, though.
It’s an evil logic, but there was an internal logic behind what he did in his first term. He bullied you into submission, and agreed to a deal if he thought it benefits him (him, not the USA).
Now, he’s just on full autodestruct. There’s zero logic behind it. Not even chaotic franticness like before, just erratic randomness.
He has a deal with Putin. Putin can afford it.
the bloc was created to “screw” America
Yes, to screw with America’s ability to play European countries against each other. Now he’s mad they’re not his little play things anymore.
Putin hates the EU, therefore Krasnov does.
Russian puppet Trump.
Or hell, maybe not. Maybe Trump is just so legitimately stupid and fascist that his every action is the exact opposite of beneficial for society, and Russia is just enjoying the good luck of boosting such a moron.
They got one, it’s just Russia threw up the bigger transaction- kompromat.
Well no one expects a Russian sleeper agent
