The US strategy outlines US President Trump’s “America First” view, signaling a shift from Washington’s global role, and sharply criticizes European allies. Berlin said it doesn’t need a lecture on freedom of expression. Key points:

  • New US strategy carries unusually critical tone of Europe
  • US strategy questions the European rule of law and transnational bodies
  • EU rejects the strategy’s accusations against the bloc
  • Berlin also criticises the strategy