The End of an Era? Trump's Policies Shake the Foundations of the Liberal World

President Donald Trump's recent policy moves are taking a major toll on the liberal international order. His "America First" strategies, such as pulling out of major multilateral institutions and pacts, are remaking international governance. Trump's transactional diplomacy focuses more on economic needs than on historical alliances and soft power. That has created a rise in tensions with allies and rising powers like China, who are taking advantage of U.S. retrenchment to augment their global leadership. The fate of international stability and cooperation rests in the balance as America redefines its global role.

Source: NBC News