Exclusive: Europe Readies for U.S. Trade Confrontation
U.S. officials said this past week they expect President Trump to demand further concessions from the EU.
The shift prompted Germany, which had previously been more dovish on U.S. retaliation, to swing closer to France's more confrontational position, according to people close to the discussions.
'All options are on the table,' a German official said, adding, 'If they want war, they will get war.'
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