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Donald Trump floats NATO exit after allies reject Iran war support, as NATO tensions rise.

Is US considering NATO withdrawal?

April 9, 2026, 09:11 AM - 2 min read

“I have a direct quote from the President of the United States on NATO, and I will share it with all of you. They were tested, and they failed,” Leavitt said, adding, “It's quite sad that NATO turned their backs on the American people over the course of the last six weeks when it’s the American people who have been funding their defence.”

Trump has been adamant about acquiring Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, saying its strategic location and mineral resources are vital to its security, but Denmark and Greenland’s leaders have rejected the idea, emphasising their right to self-determination

Tariffs risk ‘dangerous downward spiral’, warns EU

January 18, 2026, 10:18 AM - 5 min read

EU has also called for an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss the proposed tariffs, a French news media outlet reported, citing an official

A file photo of US President Donald Trump.

Trump threatens 10% tariff on eight European nations

January 17, 2026, 11:07 PM - 3 min read

President Donald Trump announced a 10 per cent tariff on eight European nations over opposition to US control of Greenland, warning it could rise to 25 per cent by June. The announcement sparked rallies in Greenland and Denmark, even as US lawmakers sought to calm NATO allies.

European leaders have insisted that is only for Denmark and Greenland to decide on matters concerning the territory, and Denmark said this week that it was increasing its military presence in Greenland in cooperation with allies

Nations that oppose US’ control of Greenland to get tariffs

January 17, 2026, 10:45 AM - 4 min read

Tensions between the EU, especially within the NATO alliance, have reached a peak recently over US actions in Venezuela and its hostile rhetoric towards Greenland.

Russia and China have slammed the US president’s assertion of linking their activity around the island to the current escalation

NATO alliance deploys troops in Greenland

January 16, 2026, 01:45 PM - 3 min read

The troop deployment was announced hours after Greenlandic and Danish officials cited a fundamental disagreement with US President Donald Trump’s stance on annexing Greenland, come what may

NATO summit aims to keep Trump and alliance united

June 24, 2025, 01:21 PM - 3 min read

NATO’s worries typically arise from Donald Trump threatening to revoke security guarantees from the lower spending countries.

NATO succumbs to Trump's demands, pledges 5 pc defence spending

May 15, 2025, 05:18 PM - 3 min read

Trump has piled on pressure ahead of the summit by insisting he wants NATO to agree to devote five per cent of GDP to defence—a level no member, including the United States, currently reaches.

EU worried over Trump cutting off weapons' support

March 24, 2025, 01:32 PM - 3 min read

The US has been the sole weapons provider to the EU, accounting for two-thirds of the defence equipment imported by the EU member states in recent years.

United States President Donald Trump. File photo.

Trump questions NATO’s loyalty, despite post-9/11 support

March 7, 2025, 09:01 AM - 5 min read

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on NATO’s commitment to defending America, despite the alliance invoking Article 5 after the 9/11 attacks. His remarks raise concerns about Washington’s role in the bloc and its security obligations, as Trump continues to pressure allies over defence spending.