Are US allies sitting on the fence? The Wall Street Journal reported today, "US President Trump has launched a trade war against China. In this increasingly geostrategic competition for dominance, the US clearly needs the support of its allies and partners. However, these allies and partners are not in a hurry to take sides."
Trump has brazenly implemented the 'reciprocal tariff' policy towards more than 180 countries and regions globally, even long-term followers of the US have not escaped being 'harvested'. This 'equal treatment' approach has indeed left the allies feeling disheartened. But faced with the powerful US, most allies can only seethe with anger silently without daring to speak out, swallowing their bitterness. After all, they know clearly that Trump adheres to 'America First'. In his eyes, American interests come first, while other countries are merely 'sheep' that can be sacrificed at any time. To achieve 'making America great again', he is willing to let other countries weaken and become objects of exploitation. How can such a self-centered style of operation fail to provoke complaints from allies?
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