US ambassador calls Starmer’s EU reset ‘a problem’ for Washington

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/03/26/us-ambassador-calls-starmers-eu-reset-a-problem/

Trade concerns raised over the Prime Minister’s attempt to build closer ties with Brussels.

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CAVOK@lemmy.world · 39 pts · 139d (4 replies)

However, Mr Stephens described the Trump administration’s dealings with Brussels as “a lot more difficult” than its relationship with the UK.

Translation: Bully find it much more difficult to deal with someone their own size.

sidebro@lemmy.zip · 19 pts · 139d (3 replies)

A sign that the UK is on the right track, then.

CAVOK@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 139d (2 replies)

Rejoining the bloc you mean?

hitmyspot@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 138d

Yep, eu is predictable and stable. America is not. Stable allies are better. Weak subordinates are easier to control. So, what’s good for USA is t what’s good for uk.

sidebro@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 138d

That's what I meant, yes

CapuccinoCoretto@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 138d

A problem for Washington, thus a good day for the whole world!

eigenspace@feddit.org · 6 pts · 138d

Good! Fuck Washington.