Europe Is Paying a Much Higher Price
Europe Is Paying a Much Higher Price
EU exports to the United States plunged 30.4% in Q1 2026 — according to fresh Eurostat data.
While Europe continues to buy American goods, the US market has sharply closed its doors to European products.
The sectors hit hardest? German and French cars, Italian and French luxury, pharmaceuticals, and advanced machinery — exactly what Europe does best.
This raises serious questions about the EU’s much-hyped “strategic autonomy.”