Countries Cut U.S. Ties Under Trump, Eroding Decades-Long Dependence
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 12
Countries Cut U.S. Ties Under Trump, Eroding Decades-Long Dependence
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 12
Summary
Europe, Asia and the Middle East are quietly reducing reliance on the United States, turning "de-risking" from a China-focused strategy into a broader effort aimed at Washington.
Trump’s second-term trade fights, military adventurism, corruption concerns and shifting AI rules are driving allies to build their own defense, energy and technology capacity and diversify partnerships.
The shift surfaced at last week’s NATO summit in Ankara, where Trump renewed threats against allies Denmark and Spain even as European leaders publicly tried to placate him.
For the United States, the pullback threatens economic and security advantages long built on allied dependence on U.S. markets, military protection and technology, weakening its position against China.
As allies build their own defenses, is the era of American global military dominance ending?
With nations de-risking from America, what new world order will emerge to ensure global stability?
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Overview
The report highlights how recent U.S. foreign policy shifts under President Trump have led to significant strain on traditional alliances, especially with European partners. Trump's repeated accusations that European allies are not investing enough in their own defense, along with threats to treat them as pariahs, have caused direct confrontations at events like the NATO summit. These escalating disputes have created real anxiety among allies and disrupted established relationships. The resulting tension is not only weakening alliances but also fueling broader global instability, as countries begin to question U.S. reliability and seek alternative partnerships.