European Leaders Are Anxious About a Possible Trump Win

Published on January 25, 2024

Commentary In Europe, there is anxiety that former President Donald Trump may be reelected in November. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde shockingly broke ECB tradition to comment on politics during a France 2 interview. Specifically, she said the return of President Trump could put the United States at odds with Europe in several areas, including trade protectionism, military support for NATO, and the fight against climate change. Ms. Lagarde doubled down in a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, when she said that the best defense against a possible return of “Trump 2.0” to the White House in 2025 is to bolster Europe’s economy and unity....

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