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Foreign officials say Trump has sent US allies running — and it’s permanent (www.alternet.org)
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Donald Trump's bruising return to the White House has sent many longtime foreign allies scrambling to get their distance, and according to a new piece from The Atlantic, that distance will last long after Trump is gone.

Trump's second term as president has been marked by notable and widespread disrespect toward nations once seen as close U.S. allies. Between his attempts to level massive tariffs against nearly every nation in the world and his frequent breaches of diplomatic norms, Trump has created a hostile global environment in which allies no longer feel safe trusting in the stability of the U.S.

In a new piece for The Atlantic on Tuesday, staff writer Vivian Salama argued that this new dynamic, in which the nations of the world are working to establish a safe distance from the U.S., is bound to become the new normal for years to come, even after Trump leaves office and is potentially replaced by a more traditional, dependable administration.

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[–] 28 points 3 days ago

As a Canadian: Yes.

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    [–] 13 points 3 days ago

    Americans (of which I'm embarrassed to be among) are so fucking stupid & short-sighted that by the time the impact of all Trump has done hits in full, someone else will be in charge and get the blame for how shitty our lives will have become. I wish I could get TF out of here.

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    [–] 14 points 3 days ago (2 children)

    Will any country be dumb enough to have that level of risk exposure again?

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    • [–] 5 points 3 days ago

    The past 20 years have made me far too cynical to believe this will happen until it actually occurs

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    [–] 5 points 3 days ago

    He's exposed how, at the base of it all, hownshitty the US Gov is, and has been. It used to operate like it does now but 'more politically' and behind the scenes .... He just shit into the open mouthes of our allies openly and I hope that the western nations can get thier shit together.

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    [–] 5 points 3 days ago

    Well yes, the u.s.a. administration has proven to be an unreliable partner. This is nothing new. But now it's also an agressive partner which shoots it's own partners in the foot and face.

    In the past, ou could argue it's fine to lick the heels of your overlord who provides you protection, but this asshat is pulling out of the only reason why partners were still loyal. So yea 😅

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