U.S. President Donald Trump said he trusts Britain to stand by the United States in conflict but cast doubt on the European Union’s willingness to do the same, citing it as a reason for delaying a trade deal with the bloc.
President Trump reiterated his doubts about the reliability of NATO allies and European support in the event of a U.S. conflict. “We have to fight for them, but will they actually fight for us if we had a war? I'm not sure,” he said.
Trump contrasted the EU with the United Kingdom, stating: “I believe that the UK would fight with us. I'm not sure that a lot of the other countries would be.” He linked that belief to his decision to offer the UK favourable terms under his tariff policy, while threatening a 30% levy on EU imports.
The comments come amid growing transatlantic trade tensions and debate over NATO’s future, despite member states having pledged increased defence spending. Trump also noted that the only time NATO’s Article 5 has been invoked was in support of the U.S. after the September 11 attacks.
While Britain backed the U.S. in Afghanistan and Iraq, its military has since faced significant downsizing — a shift that continues to shape U.S. perceptions of European defence commitments.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing growing international pressure to hold elections, with voices from both the United States and Europe highlighting the issue, even as the country remains in the midst of a protracted conflict with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing growing international pressure to hold elections, with voices from both the United States and Europe highlighting the issue, even as the country remains in the midst of a protracted conflict with Russia
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In a dramatic Champions League clash at Baku’s Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Qarabağ grabbed an early lead, but Ajax staged a thrilling comeback to win 4-2.
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered its fourth day on Thursday as both sides waited for a promised telephone call from U.S. President Donald Trump, who says he believes he can again end the conflict between the two Southeast Asian nations.
U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that an announcement regarding the world leaders who will serve on the Gaza Board of Peace is expected early next year.
The United States has signed significant health cooperation agreements with Uganda and Lesotho, further strengthening bilateral relations and advancing global health initiatives, the U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday.
Ukraine has agreed on key elements of a post-war reconstruction plan in talks with Jared Kushner and other top U.S. officials, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday, during ongoing efforts to reach a settlement in the nearly four-year war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing growing international pressure to hold elections, with voices from both the United States and Europe highlighting the issue, even as the country remains in the midst of a protracted conflict with Russia
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