The Trump administration’s tariffs, rising geopolitical tensions, and foreign aid cuts are shifting America’s role in the world. With trade disputes straining alliances and diplomatic tensions growing, are we seeing a more inward turn in U.S. policy?

Joining the discussion:

• Jose Luis Bernal is a former Mexican Ambassador to China. He currently serves as the Coordinator of China Studies at the Mexican Council on Foreign Affairs in Mexico City. 
• Pieter Cleppe is the Editor-in-Chief of BrusselsReport.eu.
• Cameron Hume served as U.S. Ambassador to Algeria, Indonesia and South Africa. He’s currently the Executive Director of the Maritime Humanitarian Aid Foundation.
• Einar Tangen is Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute and Chairman of Asia Narratives.

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