Ed Elson

It does seem that there is a vibe change that has occurred, and that is the post and the statement itself is just offensive to Europe.

Yes.

So, you know, that's why Macron is reacting the way he has, and you've seen people like Keir Starmer speaking out, and basically any EU leader is coming out and saying, hey, this is unacceptable.

You cannot do this.

You cannot threaten to just take over the land of one of our allies.

Right.

Yes.

Given how offended everyone is, do you think that that offense could lead to something more substantial like a trade war?

Or do you think this goes the way it historically has done, which is they kind of fight a little bit and then ultimately they kind of kiss and make up?

All right.

Robert Armstrong, U.S.

financial commentator for the Financial Times, author of the Unhedged newsletter, also the Unhedged podcast, which you should check out.

Rob, appreciate your time.

Thank you for joining us.

Pleasure to be here, Ed.

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