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In a recent interview , U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether European Union nations would come to America's aid in the event of a war. While expressing confidence in the United Kingdom's support, Trump said he was unsure about other European countries. He argued that this uncertainty had influenced his decision to avoid a trade deal with the EU, noting instead his willingness to grant Britain some exemptions from U.S. tariffs.


Trump explained, "One of the problems with NATO, as I said, we have to fight for them, but will they actually fight for us if we had a war?" He then added, "I believe that the UK would fight with us. I’m not sure that a lot of the other countries would be."


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He linked this perceived lack of loyalty to his decision not to strike a broad trade agreement with the EU. While Britain may benefit from certain U.S. trade exemptions, the EU faces the threat of up to 30% tariffs on its exports to the United States. Trump emphasized that trust and mutual defense are critical elements that shape economic relationships with allies.




Trump's remarks highlight long-standing tensions regarding NATO’s collective defense promise. He expressed skepticism over whether NATO allies would honor Article 5, the mutual defense clause, if the United States were attacked. Ironically, the only time NATO has invoked Article 5 was in defense of the U.S. after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.


British troops had participated heavily in U.S.-led missions in Afghanistan and Iraq following 9/11. However, in recent years, the UK military has faced size reductions, casting some doubt on its current capability to provide significant support. Still, Trump sees Britain as a dependable ally.


His comments reveal persistent doubts over NATO solidarity and reflect the transactional lens through which he views global alliances. While he praised Britain's loyalty, his criticisms of other European nations underline how defense commitments are now intertwined with economic and political decisions under his worldview.



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