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Why the United States Is Pushing Europe Harder Than Ever
Pressure from Washington has intensified.
The U.S. national security strategy published on December 4 described Europe as a weakened partner and reaffirmed an “America First” posture. The document echoed long-standing complaints from former President Donald Trump about European defence spending.
Washington expects Europe to assume most of NATO’s conventional defence responsibilities by 2027—a timeline many European officials privately call unrealistic.
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