A week of meetings in Brussels and Strasbourg underscored Europe’s concerns about America’s diminished influence. Despite constructive talks on energy and climate policy, the experience revealed how fragile transatlantic ties may be and why leaders on both sides of the Atlantic are eager to rebuild them.

President Trump’s abrupt reversal on using military force and tariffs regarding a Danish island has eased immediate tensions, yet European nations remain cautious about Washington’s reliability and fear further diplomatic shocks.