Summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio abruptly canceled a planned meeting with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, citing “scheduling issues,” amid rising U.S.-Europe tensions.

Trump’s threats of higher tariffs, marginalization of EU input on Ukraine, and criticism of Europe’s migration approach have strained ties.

In a leaked memo, the administration insisted: “The United States cannot continue supporting a continent that drifts in an authoritarian direction. It’s bad for Europe and bad for us.”

The cancellation shows deepening transatlantic divisions.

  • MonsterMonster@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    29
    ·
    1 day ago

    “drifting in an authoritarian direction”

    Seriously? They’re taking the piss pot and calling the kettle golden orange. Stop sending JD Vance over, stop Musk arse licking the far right AfD twats and stop repeatedly electing an authoritarian orange.