Summary

U.S. officials have warned European allies against excluding American defense firms from EU weapons tenders, amid new EU proposals to boost domestic arms production.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized U.S. concerns in recent meetings, citing potential negative repercussions if U.S. companies are sidelined.

The EU’s €150 billion ReArm Europe plan aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers as Trump signals reduced U.S. NATO engagement.

Washington sees the move as conflicting with its goal of selling arms abroad. Tensions highlight diverging transatlantic defense priorities under Trump’s leadership.

  • Jolly Platypus@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    LOL.

    Until U.S. foreign policy is no longer dictated by the Kremlin, the U.S. can get fucked.

      • The Quuuuuill@slrpnk.net
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        it’s so weird being like “hey foreign invaders. i’ll help y’all out. i’m down for bing a canadian province. or maybe the netherlands, france, or spain can reclaim their claims? i’m also down to arm native americans. i’m very flexible. i’m just not okay with this

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      “Warned against excluding”

      Wait until the US feels threatened by the EU and will need to invade to guarantee security for its citizens.

      Literally just russia 2.0

    • reev@sh.itjust.works
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      Why would it change after that? They’ve clearly demonstrated they intend to just stab their allies in the back the second a bit of cash gets wiggled in front of their snouts.