Trump Threatens Europe with Weapons 0 7

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened European Union (EU) countries with retaliatory measures if they restrict access for American arms manufacturers to the European market. This was reported by the publication Politico citing a relevant document.

"The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump threatens European countries with retaliatory measures if the EU prefers domestic arms manufacturers in the rearmament of the continent," the article states.

It is reported that the U.S. Department of Defense opposes attempts by the EU to limit the presence of U.S. arms manufacturers in the European market.

The publication also notes that a "paradox" has emerged in the U.S. approach to Europe. "While the Trump administration has repeatedly told Europeans that it wants them to take on the lion's share of conventional defense for the continent, the U.S. does not want this to happen at the expense of American defense companies," the publication emphasizes.