The warnings against the introduction of tariffs on steel and aluminium, which were being sent from Europe to Washington, with France being the strongest voice, have expectedly failed to produce the desired result.
The tariffs introduced yesterday is the next move which should make the believers in the trans-Atlantic relations to hold together.
Trump's praise for Brexit, the open wish not to talk with the entire EU, but every member separately (which would give him incomparably greater negotiating power), political slaps in the face to Europe with the withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the climate change deal, is a clear proof of the modus operandi of the White House.
All modern US presidents have been suspected of trying to weaken the EU because a strong and united Europe does not suit the US. Trump should be acknowledged for being honest about this.
Or, how European Council President Donald Tusk put it: we could be thanking him for helping us get rid of our illusions, concludes the commentary "Thank You for Openness, Mister Trump".
