London
CNN
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Maintaining a good relationship between the United States and Europe has long been seen as a no-brainer by leaders on both side of the Atlantic. After all, it’s this friendship that has led to decades of peace, stability and prosperity.
And then came US President Donald Trump.
In his second term, Trump and his closest aides have repeatedly expressed a deep disdain for Europe, centered mainly around their belief that the continent is taking advantage of the US when it comes to security and trade.
They say the US has for decades been subsidizing Europe’s inadequate defense spending, while getting slapped with tariffs and trade…
