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Six Months In, Trump’s Unpredictable Agenda Shakes Allies and Erodes Approval

Demands for a five-percent GDP defense contribution have thrust Europe into political turmoil over security priorities.

Archivo - El expresidente de EEUU, Donald Trump
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump
Foto: Hu Yousong, Xinhua
Donald Trump revolucionó los EEUU en los primeros seis meses de su gobierno. 

Overview

  • His approval rating has plunged from just over 50% at inauguration to the mid-40s, driven by market uncertainty and broken campaign pledges.
  • April’s sweeping tariff hikes sparked volatility in global markets while yielding only limited trade concessions with the UK, China and a handful of partners.
  • Spain and other NATO members have publicly pushed back against the 5% spending target, arguing it prioritizes arms spending over balanced multilateral defense.
  • Campaign promises to broker immediate peace in Ukraine and Gaza remain unfulfilled as both conflicts continue without progress toward ceasefires.
  • Global surveys show U.S. credibility collapsing, with Mexico and Canada naming America their top security threat and 91% of Mexicans expressing little or no trust in Trump.