Mark Rutte affirmed that trade tensions stemming from Trump's administration will not compromise NATO's collective deterrence. During a press conference in Brussels, he emphasized the importance of unity among NATO members in addressing global threats, particularly from Russia. Rutte dismissed desires for European defense independence from the U.S. as unrealistic and noted the necessity of maintaining strong transatlantic ties. Despite Trump's criticisms about NATO spending, European nations are increasing their defense budgets, but Rutte argues that the alliance's strength relies on cohesion rather than division caused by trade disputes.
Rutte stated that tensions from Trump's trade policies will not undermine NATO's deterrence capabilities, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining unity in the alliance.
He remarked that the notion of Europe forgoing its security ties with the US is misguided, highlighting the importance of collaboration in the face of geopolitical threats.
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