How Donald Trump's 'America first' agenda may backfire on him - opinion

What we’re witnessing might be called the “nationalist boomerang” – when one country’s overassertive nationalism triggers defensive nationalist responses elsewhere.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a letter from Britain's King Charles as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 27, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)

ByDANIEL GOLDMAN

APRIL 21, 2025 01:22

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