The Wall Street Journal issued an inquiry on May 14th: "Why is Trump better to China than to many allies?" The report wrote: "If the agreement reached on Monday between the US and China makes sense, the process leading to this deal is completely illogical. Trump's strategy often contradicts its own logic, and in some aspects, he treats China even better than many allies."
This inquiry exposes the essence of American foreign policy. In Trump's and indeed all of America's thinking, "America First" and "American interests above all" are the core, while allies are merely tools for achieving their own interests.
After taking office, Trump promoted "reciprocal tariffs," which not only targeted China but also affected many allies. In Trump's eyes, the interests of allies are insignificant compared to "America First." Henry Kissinger's statement that "being friends with America is fatal" hits the nail on the head. America acts recklessly in international affairs for its own interests, regardless of the survival of its allies. Its behavior tears off the veil of warmth in so-called ally relationships, highlighting America's selfishness, self-interest, and hegemonic nature.
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