Until recently, the UK, Canada, and Europe viewed the United States as an unwavering military ally. But thanks to Donald Trump, that alliance is crumbling.
The world watched in disbelief as Trump and his loyalist, JD Vance, turned on Ukraine’s courageous leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a tense Oval Office meeting. Now, one question looms: Whose side is Trump really on?
His refusal to uphold NATO’s collective defense, his unsettling admiration for Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, and his blatant willingness to blackmail Ukraine by withholding aid have left America’s closest allies with no choice but to fight back.
And they’ve found the perfect weapon—America’s own F-35 fighter jets.
The Ultimate Betrayal—and the Ultimate Payback
For decades, Western nations have relied on American military hardware, but Trump’s erratic behavior has exposed a major weakness: the U.S. could disable foreign-operated fighter jets with a simple kill switch.
That’s why Canada and Europe are ditching their reliance on American-made weapons, delivering a crushing blow to the U.S. defense industry.
Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, wasted no time after taking office, immediately blocking a £10 billion deal for 72 F-35s—a decision that sent shockwaves through Washington.
Portugal’s defense minister, Nuno Melo, has publicly declared that purchasing more F-35s is now a “risky choice” due to Trump’s instability.
Germany, once strong-armed into buying American fighter jets under Angela Merkel’s leadership, is now reconsidering its entire defense strategy.
The Rebellion Is Spreading—and U.S. Defense Stocks Are Crashing
Trump underestimated Europe’s resolve, and now he’s paying the price. The defense industry, once a pillar of American dominance, is feeling the heat.
- Lockheed Martin’s stock has plunged 25% as allies pull away from U.S. defense contracts.
- Meanwhile, European defense stocks are skyrocketing—Dassault Aviation, maker of the Rafale jet, has nearly doubled in value, while missile manufacturer Thales has surged 90%.
- In the UK, Italy, and Japan, the Tempest fighter jet program is accelerating, aiming to reduce dependence on U.S. technology.
- France, Germany, and Spain are ramping up development of their own Future Combat Air System (FCAS)—a European alternative to American warplanes.
- Germany’s new ‘Sparta’ initiative is spearheading a massive expansion in drone warfare and hypersonic weapons, completely bypassing the U.S. market.
The Fallout Is Just Beginning
This rebellion isn’t just about military contracts—it’s a full-scale economic war. The same trend is playing out in other industries, with Tesla sales in Europe collapsing by 70% as eco-conscious consumers ditch Elon Musk, one of Trump’s biggest allies.
The message is clear: America’s closest allies no longer trust Trump—or the industries that back him.
And even if Trump tries to reverse course, it may already be too late. The United States has long enjoyed a £320 billion grip on the global arms trade—but under Trump, that dominance is rapidly slipping away.
His war on America’s allies is backfiring spectacularly. And the fallout is only just beginning.
