EXTRA: Huge Hypocrisy as US Threatens EU If They Buy EU Military Kit & Not American Stuff

In this urgent geopolitical update, Jonathan MS Pearce breaks down the escalating tensions between the US and EU over Europe’s push to prioritize domestic weapons production. With Donald Trump’s administration threatening retaliation if the EU favors European defense firms, the Pentagon is aggressively lobbying against a "Buy European" policy—while European leaders like Léon Chaland vow to make their version "5 times stronger" to counter US dominance.

Is this the start of a full-blown transatlantic defense trade war? We analyze: - The US "Buy American Act" vs. Europe’s growing protectionist moves - How Trump’s tariffs and policies are driving record investment into Europe - The financial shift: Why global investors are dumping US stocks for European infrastructure - The hypocrisy of US demands as Europe seeks strategic autonomy - What this means for Ukraine’s war effort and future NATO defense contracts