Bangladesh, Feb. 22 -- A growing diplomatic rift between Europe and the United States has surfaced as German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned that failure to support “liberal democracies” in Europe would come at a cost for Washington. The remarks, made on February 21 during a campaign rally in Potsdam, underscore the mounting tensions between the two transatlantic allies, driven largely by recent actions and statements from US President Donald Trump.

Baerbock, a prominent figure from Germanys Green Party, emphasized that Europe must apply pressure on the United States to ensure its continued alignment with European interests. “Were increasing pressure on the Americans [so they know] they have a lot to lose if t...