"As Donald Trump's second term has become overshadowed by plunging poll ratings and an illegal, ill-advised war in the Middle East, European governments have regularly been singled out to bear the brunt of the US president's growing frustration."
"Currently it is Germany's chancellor, Friedrich Merz, who finds himself in Washington's crosshairs. In the wake of Mr Merz's accurate observation that the US has no convincing strategy on Iran, the Pentagon has announced the future withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from bases in Germany."
"The latest evidence of Washington's desire to disengage from its postwar role as the guarantor of Europe's security should have ramifications beyond diplomacy. In a changed world where old assumptions no longer apply, the potential shape of future European defence cooperation has gradually become clearer over the past year."
Donald Trump's second term is marked by declining poll ratings and a controversial war in the Middle East, leading to tensions with European leaders. Sir Keir Starmer's refusal to support military action against Iran has drawn criticism, while Spain faces trade embargo threats. Italy's Giorgia Meloni has also disappointed Trump, and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been targeted for his comments on US strategy. The US plans to withdraw troops from Germany and impose tariffs on European cars, signaling a shift in transatlantic relations and European defense cooperation.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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