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America In Perspective: Europe
Trump’s mixed signals on issues as varied as the Paris Agreement, trade, Russia, and NATO have left U.S. allies in Europe confused about U.S. policies and priorities.
Published on May 3, 2017
Carnegie’s Erik Brattberg spoke at the Newseum with Oxford Analytica to offer an expert assessment of European perceptions of U.S. foreign policy 100 days into Trump’s presidency. He pointed out that while many European capitals were initially very concerned about Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the campaign trail, they are feeling somewhat more relaxed today about continued U.S. commitment to Europe and the transatlantic partnership. However, he said, Trump’s mixed signals on issues as varied as the Paris Agreement, trade, Russia, and NATO have left U.S. allies in Europe confused about U.S. policies and priorities. President Trump’s upcoming visits to Europe, he said, will be crucial tests for restoring European trust and confidence in the new U.S. administration’s foreign policy going forward.
About the Author
Erik Brattberg
Former Director, Europe Program, Fellow
Erik Brattberg was director of the Europe Program and a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington. He is an expert on European politics and security and transatlantic relations.
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