Divergent EU Foreign Policy Responses to US Pressure (euobserver.com)

• Failure of diplomatic deference to prevent trade tariffs
• US military unilateralism as a threat to EU economic stability
• Erosion of NATO trust through threats to sovereign territory

"This analysis contrasts Spain's defiance with Germany's deference toward the Trump administration's 'America First' agenda. It argues that appeasement has failed to mitigate aggressive US moves, such as tariffs, the suspension of Ukraine military aid, and threats to NATO territory. Unilateral US actions in Iran further destabilize European security, necessitating a shift toward strategic independence."