U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against the European Union, directly accusing the bloc of targeting American companies and announcing official investigations into practices described as illegal. In his remarks, Trump asserted that the United States will not allow its economy to be exploited, warning that the EU will pay a heavy price for its economic behavior. These developments emerge amid growing trade disputes between Washington and Brussels, as the U.S. administration shifts towards stricter protectionist policies to safeguard domestic industries amidst rising global economic tensions.