The European Union is taking security precautions against U.S. spying, reflecting a growing distrust among allies amid rising concerns about U.S. relations.

A potential global trade war could undermine international cooperation on critical issues such as climate change and global health, increasing the risk of conflict.

If tariffs remain in place, the next U.S. president may face significant challenges in reversing these policies, as businesses will have adapted to the new high-tariff landscape.

While some nations may lean towards China for economic relations, many experts believe that Trump's tariffs will lead to a more fragmented global landscape rather than a unified bloc under Chinese influence.

Experts are increasingly concerned that Trump's aggressive trade policies may destabilize the balance of world power, potentially leaving the U.S. in a weakened position.

The Trump administration's ongoing tariff war with China is viewed as a significant threat to the United States' global authority and its long-standing geopolitical relationships.

Economist Stan Veuger has criticized the administration's trade strategies as self-destructive, particularly noting the anger these policies have caused among traditional allies like Canada.

Harvard economist Jason Furman emphasizes that American dominance has historically relied on strong alliances, a foundation now jeopardized by unilateral trade actions.

In response to U.S. unpredictability, President Xi Jinping is actively working to strengthen China's economic alliances in Southeast Asia, positioning China as a stable partner.

Historians suggest that while U.S. alliances will persist, countries may become less reliant on U.S. support due to ongoing trade tensions and shifting global dynamics.

Many U.S. allies are astonished by the rapid shifts in U.S. foreign policy under Trump's administration, particularly regarding support for Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia.

Despite a strong post-pandemic economy, the U.S. is no longer the unrivaled manufacturing leader it once was, now comparable in size to China.