Economically speaking, the American president has no interest in attacking the European Union. “If our interests are hurt, we'll react,” said French diplomatic chief Jean-Noël Barrot. “Who has an interest in a trade war between the United States and Europe?

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou warned on Monday that France and Europe as a whole would have to stand up to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his policies, or face being "crushed".

French prime minister Francois Bayrou on Monday warned against risks of France and Europe being “dominated, crushed and marginalised”