European leaders congratulate Trump while expressing concerns over trade and NATO policies
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory. They expressed readiness to collaborate but emphasized the need to protect European interests amid concerns about Trump's past policies on NATO and Ukraine.
Macron's message was more cautious compared to enthusiastic responses from leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orban. Many European officials had previously voiced worries about the implications of Trump's return to the White House for transatlantic relations and trade.
Trump's plans for tariffs and trade policies could create tensions with the EU. He has indicated a willingness to impose significant tariffs on imports, raising concerns about potential economic impacts and retaliatory measures from Europe and other countries.