There's nothing wrong with it per se, but fact of the matter is, the US has profited from the current situation. So the question becomes at what point the other

There's nothing wrong with it per se, but fact of the matter is, the US has profited from the current situation. So the question becomes at what point the other side realizes it's a bad marriage and wants out. It's as simple as that. And there's nothing wrong with that either. I don't think it was a coincidence that Olaf Scholz went on a visit to China recently. Bottom line, being an ally means nothing other than mutual support. If the West European allies are not that important then the US should plow ahead, but the consequence will be those countries will look elsewhere for partners.