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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At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, among the deadliest since a June ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar denied holding Iranian pilots. It said it had found the remains of one pilot after an airspace violation and had contacted Iran to coordinate a handover.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is not seeking an extension of its memorandum of understanding with Iran, claiming the U.S. already controls the Strait of Hormuz through its naval blockade.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
Ukraine has targeted at least 20 Wildberries warehouses across Russia since 18 July, disrupting a major logistics network. Kyiv says the strikes aim to disrupt alleged military-linked supplies, while the attacks have caused billions of dollars in losses and wider economic pressure.
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on scaling back joint military drills. It added that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
Britain will continue to support Ukraine “100 per cent” against Russia’s invasion, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday, after Moscow warned London of consequences over reports that British-made drones had been used in strikes on Russian territory.
Russia has summoned Japan’s ambassador to Moscow and delivered a strong protest over what it called “anti-Russian” remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi concerning four disputed islands.
Pakistan is turning to more U.S. crude as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz exposes the risks of its heavy reliance on Gulf energy supplies.
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Xavier Brunson visited South Korea's Defence Ministry on Tuesday to discuss plans to scale back the joint Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, according to media reports.
European countries are stepping up investment in drones and counter-drone technology as unmanned systems reshape modern warfare, driving demand for new production and capabilities across the continent.
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