Europe fears US will stop maintaining weapons in the EU

European politicians are concerned about their dependence on Washington as President Trump has introduced a policy that only US citizens can use and maintain some systems and weapons in the EU.

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: THX/TTXVN)

According to WP and Sputnik, the Washington Post (WP) cited sources saying that European politicians are concerned that the US could end weapons maintenance in the EU due to President Donald Trump's policy towards NATO allies.

The newspaper noted that the use and maintenance of some systems and weapons, by regulation, must be carried out by US citizens, which worries European politicians.

Additionally, there may be some restrictions on European weapons manufactured with US components.

"There's no way President Trump can just push a button and all the planes will fall out of the sky... But there's a dependency issue," a source said.

In early March, NBC News cited a source in the US administration as saying that Mr. Trump could refuse to defend a NATO partner country if it did not fully comply with its defense spending obligations.

Mr. Trump has repeatedly criticized Europe for its low contribution to NATO's defense capabilities and demanded that all member states increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.

Meanwhile, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth assured that the US has no plans to reduce its military presence in Europe./.

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/chau-au-lo-ngai-my-ngung-bao-duong-vu-khi-trong-eu-post1022289.vnp