The United States' main allies are abandoning Trump as his threats to world leaders backfire

Getty President Donald Trump's threats to allies are backfiring as European leaders speak openly about loosening their alliance with the US. Trump has threatened Europe with a new trade war if it defies him on Iran. Now European leaders are talking openly about cutting back on their ties to the US. Trump's decision to assassinate Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani has exposed a growing transatlantic rift. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. President Donald Trump's decision to as...