Trump’s Security Strategy Alarms European Allies

President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy has triggered deep concern among European leaders. The document formally labels China and Russia as "revisionist powers" challenging American interests. More critically for Europe, it declares that "unfair trade practices" harm U.S. security and questions the value of traditional alliances. European officials see this as a direct rupture with post-war U.S. policy. The strategy prioritizes national sovereignty over multilateral cooperation. This shift serves as a stark wake-up call for European Union members to strengthen their own collective defense and economic policies. Analysts say the strategy pushes Europe toward two urgent goals. First, it must increase military spending and integration to ensure its security. Second, it needs to bolster its economic growth and competitiveness to negotiate with a more transactional United States. The long-term impact on the Western alliance remains uncertain. European capitals are now forced to plan for a future where American support is less reliable.