Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism

Xinhua Commentary: At 250, "the American Experiment" faces daunting tests

BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The United States enters its 250th year at a moment when confidence in its political model is under growing strain. Amid deepening domestic polarization and a contested role abroad, a vital question looms: can Washington bridge the widening chasm between its rhetoric and actions?For generations, the United States has cast itself as the American Experiment -- an ongoing effort to pro

Will The USA Split in Two Thanks to the LEFT?

COMMENT: I felt compelled to reach out. I attended your 2021 conference, and I remember clearly that you spoke about the United States heading toward political fragmentation—and that the real risk of a complete split would emerge after 2028. Over the years, I’ve come to deeply respect how far in advance your forecasts prove accurate. []

Trump built walls out of tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’. Has the US been boxed in?

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power. Here, Xinyi Wu examines how changes to Washington’s trade policy have reverberated through the formerly secure international economic order. When US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against virtually all Washington’s...

Why is the US ditching its trade agreement with Mexico and Canada?

The U.S. says it won't renew the trade deal with Mexico and Canada struck under the first Trump administration — although it's got ten years left to run. Elena Casas takes a look at what could be next for North America's $1.6 trillion of annual trade. #usa #trade #mexico #canada

Most-favoured nation on a hill: Surviving the new U.S. trade exceptionalism

A year and a half into his grotesque second presidency, Donald Trump’s uncontrolled demolition of international economic and foreign relations continues apace. To Make America Great Again (MAGA), Trump and crew have sown widespread chaos. Everyone is a potential enemy, including, and perhaps especially, the American people. The post Most-favoured nation on a hill: Surviving the new U.S. trade exceptionalism appeared first on CCPA.