Donald Trump is uniting the world against the US

May 8, 2025

Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and tariff threats are unintentionally uniting the world against the U.S. China is strengthening its ties with Europe, Japan, and Russia, indicating a significant shift in global alliances. The push for de-dollarization is gaining momentum as partners turn away from American influence. Amidst Trump's promises of military might, the global landscape is transforming, with Southeast Asia increasingly favoring collaboration with China over the United States.

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Trump's Contradictory Policies

Donald Trump's presidency is marked by contradictions between claiming to be a peacemaker and aggressively expanding military power.
He increased military spending drastically while cutting key domestic programs, revealing his imperial ambitions.

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Peace Claims Vs. War Actions

Trump's so-called peacemaker image conflicts with his backing of Israel's attacks on Gaza and bombing campaigns in Yemen.
His administration escalated violent conflicts while publicly promising peace, revealing neoconservative war hawk influences.

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Trade War Escalates Without Resolution

Trump's escalation of tariffs to 145% on China worsened relations and triggered only preliminary talks, likely dragging on with no quick resolution.
The trade war harms both US and Chinese economies and shows the limits of aggressive economic policy.

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