Trump and his allies have made their utter contempt for the Europeans crystal clear. They have imposed large tariffs on the EU, demanded huge increases in military spending, withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, changed positions on Ukraine, and regularly insulted European nations both in public and in private. We are told, however, that the Euros will be enthusiastic allies in a trade war against China once the dust has cleared.
Does that sound plausible to you? Does bullying sound like a successful form of diplomacy? Do you really think the Euros will agree to act as Trump’s vassals instead of setting their own course?