French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barbier highlighted Europe’s improved readiness for a potential Trump presidency compared to 2016, citing unity gained from crises like COVID-19 and the Ukraine war. He warned that U.S. tariff increases could severely impact both the EU, America’s top trading partner, and U.S. consumers. Additionally, Barbier expressed concerns over Trump’s approach to Ukraine, suggesting it could provoke major global consequences. He also addressed escalating diplomatic tensions between France and Israel, following an incident involving Israeli police at a French jurisdiction site, emphasizing France’s demand for accountability.