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Relations between Europe and the US are damaged but intact. With President Trump’s return challenging the post-war order, Europeans must pursue a unified strategy if they hope to make progress with his administration. The article notes that Trump’s foreign policy aligns with his “America First” campaign promises, focusing on transactional deals rather than traditional alliances or the climate crisis. While NATO members face pressure to boost defense spending to avoid US withdrawal, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas admits that without a unified European front, little leverage can be gained. However, deep internal divisions—driven by differing national interests and populist leaders—threaten this necessary cohesion, making a collective response difficult.
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