Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
4 sources covered this · see comparison →President Donald Trump's recent personal attacks on European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have strained transatlantic relations amid disagreements over the U.S.-led war in Iran. His administration has threatened troop reductions in Germany and floated punitive measures against NATO allies, unsettling European officials. Despite some efforts to stabilize ties, European diplomats say they are adopting a cautious approach, drawing lessons from Trump's previous term.
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Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frostSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a press conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw/File PhotoPublished May 01, 2026, 06:08 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 06:13 PMListenWASHINGTON, May 1 - The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.Trump this week lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the Iran war, calling him "totally ineffective," and threatened to cut the 36,400 U.S.
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