It's important note that this intelligence exchange program took place between 2012 and 2016 and the stated suspicion is that it directly helped Lockheed secure

It's important note that this intelligence exchange program took place between 2012 and 2016 and the stated suspicion is that it directly helped Lockheed secure the F35 contract. This is short term thinking. It only helps those who wants to weaken the links between EU and the US.