Bangladesh, March 16 -- Europe appears to be ready to escalate its diplomatic and economic hostilities with the US. Since Donald Trumps election, relations between the US and the EU have deteriorated significantly, as the blocs leaders have a political and ideological stance more aligned with the Democratic Partys mindset. This scenario of tensions is likely to grow even more intense, given that EU officials are trying to implement policies in response to each American initiative.

Responding to the recent US tariffs on EU imports, the European Commission said it would implement “swift and proportionate” measures. The blocs aim is to respond to any US trade restriction with similar tariff retaliation. European officials have r...