The article critiques Donald Trump's second term, emphasizing his actions as undermining democratic legitimacy and harming the U.S. global reputation. Comparing current events to the 1958 novel 'The Ugly American,' it argues that Trump's rejection of liberal values revives and intensifies anti-American sentiment abroad, particularly in Canada. With references to historical anti-Americanism in Latin America, the author reflects on how Trump's tariff policies and aggressive diplomacy have negatively affected international perceptions, suggesting a shift towards a more 'brutal American' image on the world stage.
Trump's actions undermine the legitimacy of democratic norms, damaging the U.S. image globally, showcasing a lack of leadership for a superpower defending national interests.
The dissipation of goodwill towards the United States has been dramatic, especially in Canada, where Trump's tariffs and insults have revived nationalist passions.
Anne Applebaum’s commentary suggests we are witnessing a 'brutal American'—not only arrogant but cruel—highlighting the shift in the U.S. global posture.
The Ugly American novel critiques American officials' contempt for foreign cultures, which resonates with today’s narratives of U.S. behavior under Trump’s administration.
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