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As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By  LORNE COOKJanuary 19, 2026 at 07:23 PM
As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security
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A year into Donald Trump's second term in 2026, European Union leaders are seeking to decrease their reliance on American security. This shift comes amid growing distrust in the U.S., spurred by what EU leaders describe as intimidation and threats from President Trump. Specifically, Trump has warned he will impose new tariffs. The move towards European security independence is taking place in Brussels and across Europe, with leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron taking steps to bolster their own military capabilities. The goal is to create a more autonomous European defense strategy in response to perceived American unreliability.

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Jens-Frederik Nielsen 30% Denmark 30% Greenland 30% Mette Frederiksen 30% France 35% Emmanuel Macron 35% China 40% Brussels ×250% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 60% Europe 80% Donald Trump ×285% United States ×290%

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us security 90% donald trump 80% european union 70% international relations 60% reliance 60% nato 50% tariffs 50%

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