Defence24 Days Panel Discusses US-European Burden-Sharing Amid Tensions (defence24.com)

• US urges Europe to increase defense spending and take greater responsibility.
• US national debt of nearly $40 trillion limits its ability to support Europe.
• Europe sees Russia as main threat; US focuses on China and Iran.
• Panelists rate transatlantic relations as strong, despite political tensions.

"At the Defence24 Days conference, a panel featuring US, Canadian, Swedish, and Polish representatives discussed transatlantic relations under the Trump administration. The US expects Europe to increase defense spending and take greater responsibility, as the US national debt (nearly $40 trillion) limits its capacity to support Europe. Differences in threat perception (Russia vs. China/Iran) cause tensions, but all panelists rated relations highly (10/10 from the US). The war in Iran and energy markets were also discussed."