NYT > World News How Trump’s Tariffs and Foreign Policies Have Bolstered Support for the E.U. Par :Jeanna Smialek 21 juillet 2025 à 00:01 The European Union has its problems, but the bloc is gaining public trust and making new friends. President Trump’s attacks are one reason why. © Omar Havana/Associated PressThe European Union Headquarters in Brussels. President Trump’s pressure on military spending and trade have led some member states to work more closely together.