Overview

• The Trump administration's transactional approach has shifted U.S. foreign policy away from democratic ideals, focusing on national interests and bilateral deals.
• Nuclear negotiations with Iran continue, with Trump warning of withholding U.S. support for Israeli military action if talks fail.
• A six-week U.S. offensive in Yemen has struck over 800 Houthi targets, costing nearly $1 billion and showcasing a hardline military stance.
• Expansionist rhetoric, including calls to acquire Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal, has drawn global resistance and strained relations with allies.
• The administration has imposed record tariffs on China, stalled trade talks, and significantly scaled back U.S. soft power tools like foreign aid and WHO participation.