After three years spent trying to deter Russia from destroying Ukraine, European Union leaders grappled on Monday with how to respond to a major ally who appears determined to start a trade war or even seize part of their territory.

President Trump’s threats are carrying more weight after his moves against Canada, Mexico and China. Europe has been preparing for the possibility of a trade war for months.

European Union leaders are grappling with possible responses to a major ally the United States which appears determined to start a trade war or perhaps even seize part of their

Since taking office last month, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on EU imports and refused to rule out military force to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark.