It benefits the US just fine. Just like Germany moving it's production facilities to the US after dismantling its own energy infrastructure suites the US just fine. As witnessed by BASF shutting down German production, while scaling up US production.
At least short term it does. Long term however, hollow shells of allies drag you down, whereas strong allies are more beneficial.
But I still remember the US stating they will not tolerate Germany if they dare to vote against them in the UN security council back when they were talking about destroying Libya[1]. Back then I thought Germany couldn't fall any lower with such a weak foreign minister, but here we are.
At least short term it does. Long term however, hollow shells of allies drag you down, whereas strong allies are more beneficial.
But I still remember the US stating they will not tolerate Germany if they dare to vote against them in the UN security council back when they were talking about destroying Libya[1]. Back then I thought Germany couldn't fall any lower with such a weak foreign minister, but here we are.
[1] https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/mar/18/libya-...