In the early months of Donald Trump's second presidency, his aggressive foreign policy has unsettled traditional allies. Leaders in Europe and beyond are debating options to protect their interests, including seeking alternative military suppliers and imposing counter-tariffs. This shift is indicative of a broader change in mentality from reactive to strategic decision-making regarding U.S. relations. Diplomatic discussions reveal a growing consensus that the U.S. under Trump may no longer be a reliable partner, prompting countries to reassess their dependencies on American support.
We need to strike a path that works without Washington.
There's a change in mindset. We've moved on from seduction to strategy.
Trump's market-cratering move this month to impose massive tariffs on nearly all US trading partners... caused many longtime allies to shed any last remnants of magical thinking.
His pursuit of a transactional, mercantilist, and imperialist foreign policy has rattled leaders across the globe.
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