Europe Waits for Trump Ready to Deal or Retaliate: Supply Lines

European Union officials are rushing to strengthen their ties as concerns loom that President Donald Trump will try to divide the 27-nation bloc through tariffs.

In a private meeting last week, the European Commission urged member states to remain united, with some comparing the situation to Brexit negotiations where UK officials sought bilateral deals to undermine EU unity, according to our reporting today from European capitals.

Economically, Europe is heading into a trade confrontation with Trump in a weak position.

Data released Thursday showed GDP in both Germany and France contracted in the fourth quarte last year. Meanwhile, figures due out later in Washington ...