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The Day After in US-EU Relations: Strait of Hormuz or NATO – Trump's Dilemma to Allies – Trump-Macron Colony Has Lasted for Years

Published March 18, 2026, 10:14
The Day After in US-EU Relations: Strait of Hormuz or NATO – Trump's Dilemma to Allies – Trump-Macron Colony Has Lasted for Years

Transatlantic relations appear to be entering a period of retaliation, as a number of European capitals refuse to assist the armada being prepared by US President Donald Trump to safeguard free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, causing geopolitical tremors. In a state of pressure due to the intensity of Iran's bombings in the area, which has resulted in a slowdown in the transport of fossil fuels and consequently a sharp rise in their prices, the US President did not hesitate to express his dissatisfaction with the attitude of a number of European states, saying that NATO faces a “very bad future” if the allies do not respond to his call. In the same context, Donald Trump did not hide his disappointment with his allies in NATO, leaving open the possibility of even the participation of the US in the North Atlantic Alliance, after rejecting his proposal for the creation of an international naval force for the Strait of Hormuz. When asked by a reporter whether he was considering withdrawing from the military alliance, the US President replied that “it is certainly something to think about. I don’t need Congress for that decision,” to add that “I don’t have anything on my mind right now, but I’m not very excited.” At the same time, Paris is signaling that it will assist in escorting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but only when “the situation calms down,” as explained by French President Emmanuel Macron, who once again found himself in the spotlight of President Trump’s criticism. For the Elysee, “we are not part of the conflict and therefore France will never participate in operations to open or liberate the Strait of Hormuz in the current context,” clarified Emmanuel Macron, while US President Trump did not fail to comment on his telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, describing it as “on a scale of zero to ten, I would say it was an 8.” It wasn’t “perfect,” but “we’re talking about France,” concluded Donald Trump, adding another episode to his relationship with the occupant of the Elysee. The Macron colony has lasted for years For most analysts, the US President’s reference to the French counterpart is due to…