Europeans leave G7 feeling relieved, balancing self-interest and flattery to keep Trump in check

European leaders left the G7 summit feeling relieved after managing to agree on crucial issues like Ukraine, Iran, and critical minerals, highlighting a growing alignment with the U.S. However, despite this apparent success, the unpredictable nature of Trump's foreign policy casts a shadow over transatlantic relations. The Europeans skillfully balanced self-interest and flattery to keep Trump's influence in check, but the long-term impact of his erratic diplomacy remains uncertain, posing a challenge to future cooperation.