On a Stunning Headline

Per Politico, “EU admits it can’t guarantee $600 billion promise to Trump.” Who knew?

“Europe” can’t really make enforceable promises to buy “American” energy, either. Neither can “Japan.” China, on the other hand, is an economic entity with control over its companies that can credibly make such commitments.

Oh, and here’s another insight from Politico: Viktor Orban is complaining that Trump ate von der Leyen’s breakfast. More on the reactions from Trump-loving far right EU parties in a future post.