Looking at latest decisions of @realDonaldTrump someone could even think: with friends like that who needs enemies. But frankly, EU should be grateful. Thanks to him we got rid of all illusions. We realise that if you need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of your arm.— Donald Tusk (@eucopresident) May 16, 2018
Reuters: EU's Tusk says with friends like Trump, who needs enemies?
OFIA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has "rid Europe of all illusions" by quitting the Iran nuclear deal and seeking trade disputes, the European Union chairman said on Wednesday, underlining the depth of transatlantic discord.
The EU's 28 leaders are gathering in the Bulgarian capital for a dinner discussion on Wednesday on how to salvage the Tehran accord and European business dealings with Iran, from Trump's sanctions to how to avoid a trade war in an escalating tariff dispute with the United States.
Tusk said the EU must be more united than ever before to face off against Trump's "capricious assertiveness".
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WNU editor: One can say the same thing about European Council President Donald Tusk .... with a friend like Musk, 'who needs enemies?' But truth be told .... everyone is looking for their own interests, and the Europeans are well aware that many of the advantages that they have had with the U.S. are not only slipping away, but their options to respond are limited (i.e. Iran nuclear deal). I mean .... who is more important to Europe .... Iran or the U.S.? In a normal world the EU would drop the Iranians without any hesitation .... but in this upside world .... dealing with a corrupt theocracy that is engaged in multiple conflicts while supporting terror groups and running an economy whose currency has just crashed is more preferable to the EU than the U.S.. But this is exactly what European Council President Donald Tusk and his colleagues are thinking.
More News On European Council President Donald Tusk's Remarks On President Trump
EU chief lashes out at Trump amid new push to save Iran deal -- AP
Top EU official slams Trump: 'With friends like that who needs enemies' -- The Hill
E.U. leader lights into Trump: ‘With friends like that, who needs enemies?’ -- Washington Post
EU Official Takes Donald Trump to Task: 'With Friends Like That, Who Needs Enemies?' -- New York Times
EU Chief Tusk Slams Trump Over Trade, Iran -- VOA
'Capricious': Donald Tusk condemns Trump administration -- The Guardian
'With friends like Trump, who needs enemies': Donald Tusk says Trump has forced Europe out of all 'illusions' -- The Telegraph
