Trump has played hardball with Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Mexico and Panama — all countries that have traditionally been strong partners with the U.S.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25054328

Summary

Trump’s confrontational approach to U.S. allies—threatening tariffs, pushing Canada and Mexico, and pressuring Colombia—risks alienating key partners.

Analysts warn this could push nations toward China, which is eager to capitalize on diplomatic rifts. Panama, after Trump’s canal threat, opened talks with Beijing.

Critics argue Trump’s aggressive diplomacy weakens trust, while supporters claim it reinforces U.S. strength. Despite the rhetoric, some policies, like repatriation flights to Colombia, remain unchanged.

Experts caution that isolating allies may bolster China’s global influence at America’s expense.

  • j4k3@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    14 hours ago

    Tariffs are taxes for the poor that are too stupid to think of them as taxes. There is no plan or protectionism here. This is a 10-25% tax on the poor that are too stupid to care. All of that will be directly passed down in the cost of goods and inflation.

    • ramble81@lemm.ee
      2·
      9 hours ago

      Yup. Estimates are this will cost households another $828… that comes out to $108 billion per year that all goes directly to the US government. And now that Musk controls the treasury, who know where it will go.