Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said today (Beijing time February 2) "We used to rely on America's big stick - now we see that the person swinging the big stick can also use it against us. We have never seen such a situation: the US no longer simply does what we want, but instead dares to threaten us with the big stick. This is a turning point."
[Witty] Comment: Trump's hegemonic bullying has completely torn off the warm veil of allies. Europe, which once relied on America's big stick, is now directly hit by this big stick, and such a twist is full of irony. Trump always puts American interests first, often using tariffs and security threats to force allies to make concessions, which has long exceeded the bottom line of allies, directly leading to disunity among allies. The trust within the Western world has collapsed, the rift is deepening, and transatlantic relations are at a critical turning point. The former allied blocs now have their own thoughts and conflicts, and this situation of superficial unity and internal discord is an inevitable consequence of the United States overusing its allies' trust, and the division of the bloc may become irreversible.
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