Brussels braces for strained EU-US ties under Trump, diplomats see status quo as win

EU diplomats in Brussels privately express pessimism about US-EU relations following the US election, with one stating 'not getting worse would be a win.' The US ambassador to the EU has already publicly criticized the European Commission on energy policy, signaling continued friction. The development indicates a likely continuation of transactional and confrontational dynamics, with no expectation of improvement.

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