The Economist

Donald Trump’s envoys failed to reassure Europe

Trump’s Diplomats Fail to Allay European Concerns

A summit of global leaders in Munich highlights the deep erosion of mutual trust

The recent assembly of international heads of state in Munich served as a stark illustration of how significantly confidence between the United States and its European allies has deteriorated. The event underscored the inability of Donald Trump’s diplomatic representatives to provide the reassurances sought by European nations, revealing a profound fracture in transatlantic relations.


Source: The Economist Generated at: 2026-02-17 21:28:52 UTC

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