The last thing he can take away is his satellites and other surveillance, and air defense missiles for which there are not a ready replacement in Europe. So this would be painful for at least another 1-2 years if he did it.
But Europe can also make things painful for Trump by selling Tbills or tariffing US tech services which is a way bigger industry for the US than any goods trade happening between Europe and USA. I’d say Europe has at least as much and maybe more leverage but is just trying to stay better behaved until they really need to show Trump the finger.
Europe is keeping quiet. Talking back doesn’t work. Flattering doesn’t work. As long as support is still flowing they let him rant and work on alternatives for USA products and services.
The last thing he can take away is his satellites and other surveillance, and air defense missiles for which there are not a ready replacement in Europe. So this would be painful for at least another 1-2 years if he did it.
But Europe can also make things painful for Trump by selling Tbills or tariffing US tech services which is a way bigger industry for the US than any goods trade happening between Europe and USA. I’d say Europe has at least as much and maybe more leverage but is just trying to stay better behaved until they really need to show Trump the finger.
And USA is still doing sanctions on russion oil.
Europe is keeping quiet. Talking back doesn’t work. Flattering doesn’t work. As long as support is still flowing they let him rant and work on alternatives for USA products and services.