Trump’s tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance.
United States President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on European items, made a bid to take over Greenland and demanded Europe foot the invoice for its personal defence. European leaders now worry the period of US-led safety protections could also be over. They’re accelerating efforts to cut back their army and financial dependence on the US.
On the Munich Safety Convention, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted his nation will not be strolling away from its allies. However few within the room have been satisfied. As an alternative, chief after chief took to the rostrum with the identical message: Europe should stand by itself.
Printed On 19 Feb 2026
