New polling: Does 'America First' mean abandoning Taiwan and Korea?

New polling: Does 'America First' mean abandoning Taiwan and Korea?

This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. In his first administration, Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine reshaped US foreign policy, emphasizing economic nationalism, skepticism of military alliances and a focus on domestic priorities over international commitments. The Trump administration 2.0 further seeks to reevaluate military commitments abroad, reduce foreign aid, and […] The post New pollin…

At 5 o'clock in their last econ mico logo, Jap n and South Korea allied with China and agreed to jointly respond to US tariffs.

Trump Did the Impossible! Trade War Makes Japan and Korea Cozy up to China

Donald Trump's aggressive "America First" tariff policies are reshaping international relations, pushing key U.S. allies like Japan and South Korea to reconsider their economic ties and potentially align closer with China.Leave a commentGet more from The Bulwark in the Substack appAvailable for iOS and AndroidGet the app

Will America’s Foreign Policy Remain Cyclical Under Trump 2.0?  – Historically Speaking   By James Finck, Ph. D.

March 18, 2025                             From the Southwest Ledger   Possibly the biggest story of the past week is our involvement with Ukraine. Most Americans’ opinion of President Trump’s handling of the situation probably has as much to do with their opinion of foreign assistance as it does with the way Trump handled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.   In weighing in on this debate, historically speaking, it’s worth giving some hist…

Donald Trump could be doing the US a real disservice with his tough tariffs and “America First” policy. US allies Japan and South Korea met with China to discuss more meaningful trade cooperation in the wake of Trump’s tariffs. So there is a potential threat that partners will distance themselves from the US and move closer to its great rival.

The Foreign Ministers of Japan, China and South Korea have confirmed in these days their commitment to deepen the...