> Sure, but that would also eventually lead to a war between the US and EU Do you really think that the US will wage war against Europe if they refuse to keep

> Sure, but that would also eventually lead to a war between the US and EU Do you really think that the US will wage war against Europe if they refuse to keep the US army on its soil and pay for protection? You mean they won't just leave peacefully and let the Europeans take care of themselves? I don't think so, US is a democracy. That would be illegal. Or maybe, just maybe, US will find a passing explanation why it is a good idea to start a war against Europe.