The U.S. has transformed from a committed democracy into an imperial power, exacting economic tribute from its allies, particularly the U.K., as documented in 'Vassal State'.
Hanton emphasizes that the U.S. dominance is entrenched, as 25% of the U.K’s GDP relies on 1,256 U.S. multinationals, from breakfast cereals to tech giants.
The author argues that Trump's policies simply amplify longer-standing trends; the need for Britain to recognize and push back against this dynamic is urgent.
Britain remains unaware of the negative impacts of this dominance including issues like tax avoidance, highlighting a dangerous blind spot in understanding its own economic health.
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