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Trump's Bold Foreign Policy Sparks Global Tensions

5/2/2025

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In Trump's second administration's first 100 days, a bold foreign policy emerges, prioritizing tariffs and questioning longstanding alliances. As the U.S. shifts focus to counter China, traditional allies like South Korea and Japan feel sidelined. This strategy raises fears of nuclear proliferation and threatens U.S. credibility, igniting tensions and uncertainty on the global stage.

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In Trump's second administration's first 100 days, a bold foreign policy emerges, prioritizing tariffs and questioning longstanding alliances. As the U.S. shifts focus to counter China, traditional allies like South Korea and Japan feel sidelined. This strategy raises fears of nuclear proliferation and threatens U.S. credibility, igniting tensions and uncertainty on the global stage.