WEST PALM BEACH, Florida - Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a surprise trip on Saturday to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at his estate in Florida, where the two leaders discussed strengthening their countries' bilateral partnership and played a round of golf. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Absolutely makes sense. As much as we wish for the opposite, we are dependent on the US for many years. It’s strategically the best thing to do. I do not doubt the Fins disagree with US politics very much, but from their position in these times it is best to tell Trump what a great guy he is.
From Trump‘s (questionable) world view, Finland is not an enemy. They heavily invested in their own military and didn‘t have a negative export balance with the US.
These are the two things he criticizes the most about the biggest countries in the EU.
Absolutely makes sense. As much as we wish for the opposite, we are dependent on the US for many years. It’s strategically the best thing to do. I do not doubt the Fins disagree with US politics very much, but from their position in these times it is best to tell Trump what a great guy he is.
From Trump‘s (questionable) world view, Finland is not an enemy. They heavily invested in their own military and didn‘t have a negative export balance with the US.
These are the two things he criticizes the most about the biggest countries in the EU.
He also happens to like right wing governments.