French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has cautioned that President Trump’s new tariffs will harm the economies of NATO allies, warning of broader consequences for both the U.S. and its transatlantic partners.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs will damage the economies of NATO member states. Speaking to reporters upon arrival at a NATO meeting in Brussels, Barrot said, “These measures will have negative repercussions not only on the U.S. economy but also on the economies of all alliance members.”
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