‘A warning not an insult’: US doubles down on criticism of Europe
The Guardian••world
Key Points:
- The Trump administration defended its recent US national security strategy, describing it as an effort to "jolt" Europe's economy back to life amid concerns over economic decline and over-regulation.
- The strategy's language warning of "civilisational erasure" and threats to European political systems sparked strong condemnation from European leaders, including European Council President António Costa.
- US Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg emphasized that the strategy aims to encourage serious economic reforms in Europe, particularly by reducing regulatory burdens to attract investment and free up talent.
- The US has linked the removal of 50% steel tariffs on the EU to the bloc rolling back technology legislation affecting American billionaires, reflecting ongoing economic tensions.
- Despite modest GDP growth in countries
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