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Trump's Provocative Policies Strain Global Alliances Amid Turmoil

3/14/2025

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US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and provocative stances on Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Gaza are shaking the foundations of international alliances. As he withdraws support from Ukraine, allies like the EU feel the strain. Analyst Alexander Davey delves into how China's viewpoint and its faltering economy could further complicate these global dynamics.

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US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and provocative stances on Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Gaza are shaking the foundations of international alliances. As he withdraws support from Ukraine, allies like the EU feel the strain. Analyst Alexander Davey delves into how China's viewpoint and its faltering economy could further complicate these global dynamics.