Scott Bessent replied to a question on Danish investments by saying that ‘Denmark’s investment in US treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant’
Rutte navigates his role skillfully, as he faces another question on the future of Nato and Europe’s role in the alliance.
He says Nato needs the US, as the EU countries only contribute 25% of Nato’s GDP spending, and so the US president remains the leader of the free world and a fundamental part of Nato.
But he also pushed back on Trump’s suggestions – repeated last night – that he wasn’t sure if the European allies would come to the US help if needed.
“So last night in his presser he was doubtful whether the Europeans would come to the rescue if Article Five will be trigger.
