Europe’s resentment of its longtime defense provider leads it to appease Iran in the most cynical,
shameless manner.
Jed Babbin September 3, 2018
One of President Trump’s overlooked achievements is the unmasking of our false allies in Europe. The governing elite of Europe — the same people who lead the most powerful members of both the European Union and NATO — so intensely and personally dislike Trump they no longer pretend to respect his pro-American policies. Their rebellion against their obligations toward the Atlantic Alliance has reached a dangerous level.
On August 23, the European Commission — the EU’s ruling body — agreed to give Iran €18 million (about $20 million) in “development aid” as part of a larger grant totaling €50 million. The purpose? To offset the effects of Trump’s cancellation of Obama’s nuclear weapons deal with Iran (the “Joint Cooperative Plan of Action”).
The EU’s aid package won’t have its intended effect. It’s far too small to offset the enormous damage to Iran’s economy that our sanctions are accomplishing. Moreover, it is totally mis-directed. Iran’s economy is entirely controlled by the ayatollahs and Iran’s military. Whatever funds are sent in aid to any entity in Iran is under their control.
Earlier in August, the EU had passed what it called a “blocking statute,” which was supposed to prevent European companies from complying with the newly revived U.S. economic sanctions against Iran by requiring that they get the EU’s permission to do so. The “blocking statute” will have no effect because the EU’s companies, having to choose between trading with Iran and trading with the U.S., will have to choose the latter..........To Read More...
My Take - These "allies" have always been leaky vessels at best. The Bretton Woods era is over and these Euro "allies" haven't quite caught on. In fact, it seems the only one who understands the ramifications of that is Donald Trump. It's time to bring the boys home!
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