How Trump could productively reshape the transatlantic defense relationship

The Trump administration wants NATO allies in Europe to “pay their fair share” for defense, while their governments want to build strategic autonomy, boost domestic defense industries, and fend off Russian aggression—now and in the future. Can Donald Trump’s tariffs—imposed and threatened—lead the sides to reconcile these worldviews?European leaders, having prepared for months to respond to tariffs, have signaled they are ready to buy more American weapons and