Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Brussels on Tuesday amidst growing apprehension among European officials regarding potential changes in US support for Ukraine, NATO, and trade policies under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
The trip follows the recent US presidential election and comes at a time when European leaders are preparing for the possibility of another four years of a Trump presidency. In response to the election outcome, leaders such as France’s Emmanuel Macron have emphasized the need for a more united and sovereign Europe, while other governments, like Germany’s, are facing internal challenges.