U.S. President Donald Trump ignited fresh transatlantic friction on Wednesday, claiming the European Union was created to 'screw' the United States. 🔥 During his administration's first cabinet meeting, Trump doubled down on his trade war rhetoric, vowing new 25% tariffs on EU goods. 'They’ve done a good job of it,' he said, adding, 'But now I’m president.' 🏛️
The EU fired back swiftly. A European Commission source called the bloc 'a boon for the United States,' emphasizing its role as the world’s largest free market. Meanwhile, Poland's Donald Tusk clapped back on X: 'The EU wasn’t formed to screw anyone… It was formed to maintain peace and strengthen transatlantic friendship.' 🇪🇺🤝
This latest spat comes as the U.S. threatens tariffs to 'equalize' trade imbalances – a move experts say could escalate into a full-blown economic showdown. 💸 With both sides digging in, global markets are bracing for impact. 📉
