Trump officially rejected the EU's proposal to cancel tariffs on cars and industrial goods, and insisted that Brussels must commit to purchasing $350 billion worth of American energy to avoid the imposition of new tariffs, with the US soon imposing punitive tariffs on the EU.
"We have a $35 billion deficit with the EU, but this deficit will quickly disappear."
"If energy suppliers are required to purchase our energy, then our energy reserves could quickly and easily disappear... They will buy our energy, and in doing so, we could earn $35 billion in just one week."
"If we can reach a truly fair agreement that benefits the United States rather than other countries, then it truly means 'America First.' 'America First' is now the only way forward."
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