The gist of the problem here is that the US is not looking for a deal that works for both parties. They are looking for a tribute, an offering from the EU. From the White House perspective, the EU isn't getting it. This is a shake down. Not a negotiation.

Trade war coming.
Reposted from Mujtaba Rahman
Hard to see the EU and US avoiding an escalatory (trade) cycle at this point, if Trump follows through on his threats on 1 June

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