The article discusses the newly aggressive foreign policy stance of the Trump administration, marked by unilateral action on tariffs and seemingly unconditional negotiations regarding Ukraine. President Trump's team is perceived as creating significant rifts within alliances, particularly with European leaders. Vice President JD Vance's declaration about America's dominance in artificial intelligence further emphasizes a go-it-alone approach, leaving European powers feeling sidelined. The quick concessions regarding Ukraine underscore a drastic shift from previous diplomatic norms and have led to serious concerns among allied nations about future U.S. leadership in global affairs.
In sharp contrast to his first term, Mr. Trump began imposing tariffs before he began even cursory diplomatic negotiations, hitting allies and adversaries alike.
Vice President JD Vance told leaders in Paris that America would dominate the artificial intelligence industry, writing the software and setting the rules for the world.
Mr. Trump was on the phone with Putin, promising negotiations but having already conceded territory that Russia occupies.
The declarations of unilateral concessions left European leaders, and President Zelensky of Ukraine, effectively sidelined, becoming bystanders to negotiations.
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