"Trump's tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance. United States President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on European goods, made a bid to take over Greenland and demanded Europe foot the bill for its own defence. European leaders now fear the era of US-led security protections may be over. They're accelerating efforts to reduce their military and economic dependence on the US. At the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted his nation is not walking away from its allies."
"to take over Greenland and demanded Europe foot the bill for its own defence. European leaders now fear the era of US-led security protections may be over. They're accelerating efforts to reduce their military and economic dependence on the US. At the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted his nation is not walking away from its allies. But few in the room were convinced. Instead, leader after leader took to the podium with the same message: Europe must stand on its own."
United States President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on European goods, made a bid to take over Greenland and demanded that Europe pay for its own defence. European leaders fear the era of US-led security protections may be ending and are accelerating efforts to reduce military and economic dependence on the United States. At the Munich Security Conference US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted the United States is not abandoning its allies, but many leaders remained unconvinced. Leader after leader delivered the message that Europe must build greater defence and strategic autonomy.
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