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Trump’s tariff threats are reshaping global trade: allies are diversifying away from the U.S. as he vows 100% tariffs on Canada over China ties, threatens higher levies on South Korea for slow deal ratification, and signals willingness to revive penalties against partners with signed pacts, signaling a volatile post-NAFTA order as others pursue new deals like the EU-India agreement.
The Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy reframes China as a central challenge but prioritizes defending the homeland and Western Hemisphere, demanding greater burden-sharing from allies and a posture of strength rather than confrontation. It outlines four priorities—defend the homeland, reduce reliance on the US by allies, bolster the defense industrial base, and deter China—while expanding military and commercial access (e.g., Greenland) and maintaining a strong denial posture along the First Island Chain. Europe is urged to take more responsibility for defense, Korea faces a growing North Korean threat with a potential shift in US force posture, and Taiwan is discussed in deterrence terms without naming it explicitly. Overall, the plan emphasizes allied empowerment and deterrence over unilateral action against China.
Danish veterans who fought alongside US forces say they feel betrayed by President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, with hostile rhetoric from a long-time ally underscoring strains in NATO ties. Although Trump later backed away from military action and spoke of a future Greenland framework, the episode has unsettled communities in Denmark and Greenland and spurred talks on updating the 1951 defense agreement, keeping Russia and China out of investments, and expanding NATO’s role on the island, all while veterans emphasize the sacrifices made by both sides in Afghanistan and Iraq.
President Trump said the U.S. had “never needed” its NATO allies and claimed allied troops were “a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan, prompting swift condemnation from European leaders, veterans and families of the fallen who say the alliance and its sacrifices deserve respect and unity rather than dismissal.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump hosted a signing ceremony for his newly launched “Board of Peace,” but major allies refused to stand with him or attend, leaving him on a nearly empty stage and framing the event as a flop in his latest push on the global stage.
Trump's threats to annex Greenland to press allies and impose tariffs triggered a market selloff, drew warnings from Denmark, Greenland, and European leaders that such moves could fracture NATO, and prompted limited bipartisan Congressional efforts to block seizure—though no concrete steps have been taken, underscoring strain in the Western alliance.
European leaders at Davos declare a rupture in the postwar, U.S.-led global order amid President Trump's coercive policies, signaling readiness to deploy independent trade measures (including tariffs) and to pursue greater strategic autonomy, as trust in Washington erodes and tensions over Greenland intensify.
Trump-era tariff policies are pushing U.S. allies to hedge and diversify their trade, creating openings for China as Canada and others ease tensions with Beijing and pursue new deals (EVs, agriculture, energy). While experts say this reflects hedging rather than a wholesale pivot to China, Beijing’s growing economic influence and multilateral push are reshaping global trade dynamics.
Katie Porter’s campaign rallies support from allies and endorsers who praise her policy positions and leadership, amid recent criticism and a video controversy, with her supporters emphasizing her fight for healthcare, workers' rights, and her authenticity as a leader.
France is experiencing a political crisis as Macron's allies, including former prime ministers, publicly criticize his handling of the deadlock, with some suggesting early elections or suspension of controversial reforms to stabilize the situation.
The article reports that the US intelligence chief under Trump has distanced itself from Five Eyes allies regarding Ukraine, indicating a possible shift or tension in intelligence cooperation related to the conflict.
Russia perceives Trump's approach to ending the Ukraine war as aligned with Putin's strategies, viewing his warm reception at the Alaska summit as an opportunity to shift U.S. alliances away from Europe.
The US is demanding to know what its allies would do in the event of a war over Taiwan, highlighting tensions and uncertainties surrounding potential military conflicts in the region.
European allies, including the US, are planning a future Ukraine stabilization force with a headquarters in Paris, aimed at supporting Ukraine post-ceasefire through logistics, training, and security, emphasizing Western unity and deterrence without committing US ground troops.
The Pentagon policy chief's aggressive and uncoordinated decisions, including demanding higher defense spending from Japan and unilaterally reviewing the AUKUS pact, have caused friction with allies and within the U.S. government, raising concerns about the impact on U.S. foreign policy and international relations.