Macron Calls Out Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron is intensifying his criticism of President Donald Trump, accusing the Trump administration of pursuing policies that could weaken — or even fracture — the European Union.
In a recent interview with multiple European media outlets, Macron described the Trump administration as “openly anti-European” and claimed it has shown repeated “contempt” toward the EU. He suggested U.S. actions are aimed at undermining Europe’s political and economic unity, according to reporting by the Financial Times.
Macron argued that European leaders should stop attempting accommodation with Washington, saying months of diplomatic outreach have failed to ease tensions. He claimed continued compromise has only emboldened pressure from the United States rather than producing stability.
The interview, which French newspaper Le Monde reported took place earlier this week, follows a prolonged period of strain between the U.S. and Europe. The disagreements have centered on President Trump’s aggressive trade strategy, tariff threats, and his controversial proposal to pursue U.S. control of Greenland.
Last month, Macron made similar remarks while addressing global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During that appearance, he warned that Trump’s policies were designed to “weaken and subordinate” Europe economically and politically.
President Trump has repeatedly defended his approach, arguing that Europe has benefited from trade arrangements that disadvantage American workers and manufacturers. In January, Trump said the United States would respond forcefully to any economic actions taken against it by European nations.
“Whatever they do to us, I’ll meet it,” Trump said during an interview on NewsNation. “All I have to do is match it, and it comes right back at them.”
The dispute highlights the growing divide between President Trump’s America First economic agenda and European leaders who are increasingly vocal in their opposition. With trade tensions unresolved and diplomatic rhetoric escalating, the standoff between Washington and Brussels appears far from over.
