President-elect Donald J. Trump's threats to impose tariffs on allies and foes have alarmed companies and governments across Europe, sparking a battle they fear could turn into a transatlantic trade war.writes the NYT.
Their nascent plans, including a closely guarded effort at the highest levels of the European Commission, appear more active than they did during Trump's first term.
But any attempt to form a united front on trade could be hampered by sclerotic policies in many European countries. This month, the governments of France and Germany collapsed.
. Austria and Belgium have been struggling to form governing coalitions since their last elections.
