Netherlands restricts intelligence sharing with the United States: concerns over the Trump administration's "human rights violations" and "assistance to Russia"

Recently, the Netherlands has suddenly found itself in a geopolitical whirlpool, and its every move is under close scrutiny. According to a report by the Financial Times on October 20, due to concerns that the Trump administration might use intelligence to "violate human rights" and "assist Russia," the Netherlands has restricted intelligence cooperation with the United States. The report cites comments made by the heads of the Dutch civil and military intelligence agencies during a joint interview with the Dutch People's Daily on October 18, stating that "in light of the politicization of our intelligence," the Netherlands has become more cautious in intelligence sharing. The Financial Times believes this is the most candid acknowledgment by foreign intelligence agencies of the consequences of U.S. President Trump's interference in intelligence affairs to date. Meanwhile, it is noteworthy that amidst the ongoing tensions in the U.S.-China trade game, Chinese semiconductor companies in the Netherlands have unexpectedly faced "forced takeovers." It is well known that the U.S. and the Netherlands have traditionally cooperated closely in the field of chip industry export controls, and subsequently, from the Dutch side's "there's nothing to see here," to the court documents that were later exposed, all point to the fact that the U.S. had long been inciting the Netherlands to "take action."