Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs Over Oil and Gas Purchases

President-elect Donald Trump demands the EU reduce its trade deficit with the U.S. by buying more American energy or face economic penalties.

Donald Trump has warned the European Union to increase its oil and gas purchases from the U.S. or face tariffs, citing the trade deficit as a key issue.
The EU currently imports the majority of U.S. oil and gas exports, but Trump has criticized the bloc for its overall trade imbalance with the United States.
European officials, including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, have expressed willingness to negotiate but remain concerned about potential economic fallout from a trade war.
Trump's threats come as the EU seeks to reduce reliance on Russian energy and explores increased imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The situation raises broader questions about U.S.-EU trade relations and potential ripple effects on global markets as Trump prepares to take office in January.