President Donald Trump on Monday intensified his criticism of the European Union, calling it “nastier than China” as the U.S. faces escalating tensions with both trading partners over tariffs and drug prices.
During a press conference where he also unveiled a new executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, Trump argued that European countries should shoulder more health care costs and stop “taking advantage” of U.S. companies.
“We’ve been subsidizing European health care for decades,” Trump said. “Europe’s going to have to pay a little more. America is going to pay a lot less.”
He claimed the U.S. has been unfairly treated in auto exports, alleging Europe sends 13 million cars to the U.S. while buying virtually none in return. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, actual numbers are significantly lower — about 750,000 EU cars exported to the U.S. last year, versus 170,000 U.S. vehicles exported to Europe.
Trump also insisted the U.S. “holds all the cards” in trade negotiations with Europe, despite the EU’s recent review of $100 billion in potential retaliatory tariffs, a process that could take months.
The remarks come amid renewed skepticism from the Trump administration toward transatlantic alliances, and as the EU prepares its response to Washington’s sweeping new trade measures.
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