As the US marks 250 years of independence: what is the state of transatlantic ties? | DW News

In his July 4th speech marking 250 years of independence, US President Donald Trump called the United States the world's strongest and most powerful nation. But he made no mention of his country's allies around the world, including in Europe. So where are transatlantic ties in the age of Trump? We speak to two leading experts on the historical and current relationship between Europe and the USA. 00:00 US at 250: Celebrations and political divisions 03:09 Interview with Andrew Denison, Director of Transatlantic Networks: What message did allies hear? 04:30 Where is transatlantic trust strongest? 06:03 Is there momentum on Ukraine? 08:03 What matters most for NATO? 09:23 Interview with Jackson Janes, Resident Senior Fellow, German Marshall Fund: What does the US at 250 say about the country today? 10:31 What's driving US polarization? 11:07 How much influence comes from US values? 12:57 Is this change bigger than Trump? 13:42 Is America turning inward? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche... #dwcurrentaffairs #USA #Trump