And if the first rule of therapy is to verbalize , France has been vocal , to say the least . Possible demise of pro-U.S. French President Sarkozy raises questions over complex relations . Love for U.S. not always enough to ensure U.S. respect for France , says Philippe Coste . TL;DR The United States and the European Union are at odds on a range of issues from trade policy to human rights in Egypt, but they have been working together more closely than ever before. Sarkozy had vainly hoped to replace British as closest ally of U.S .
Possible demise of pro-U.S. French President Sarkozy raises questions over complex relations . Love for U.S. not always enough to ensure U.S. respect for France , says Philippe Coste . TL;DR The United States and the European Union are at odds on a range of issues from trade policy to human rights in Egypt, but they have been working together more closely than ever before. Sarkozy had vainly hoped to replace British as closest ally of U.S .