Writing for The Guardian - a Brit paper that's definitely never-Trump - a columnist pens an interesting view of the relationship between Europe and the US.
Washington considers Europe to be obsolete, arrogant and parasitic.
So, is that a fair appraisal? Let's consider the evidence, is Europe obsolete? It seems clear its great days of world dominance and empire ended nearly a century ago, and are unlikely ever to return.
Is Europe arrogant? It is trying to force US companies to comply with its overly bureaucratic and stifling regulations. It's politics are post-democratic, having completely surrendered to the bureaucratic blob in Brussels. It is trying to force Net Zero on the world, when nearly everywhere not-Europe isn't buying what they're selling.
Is Europe parasitic? It has allowed the US to provide their defense; most of its nations have token militaries. It has given up on tech leadership, and to a large extent on manufacturing. They're largely "retired on the job."
I conclude that whether or not Washington considers it so, Europe is actually obsolete, arrogant, and parasitic. They've decided hard work, long hours and having children aren't worth it. They're going to take it easy and enjoy life, be satisfied with less, and let the future take care of itself when the time comes.
Europe has chosen the path they're on, a choice they are free to make. It does not, however, deliver the great power status to which they were accustomed and appear to feel entitled.