What's coming from US starting on January the 20th?. Maybe opportunities for Europe and China

Ah, 2025. The year when the United States has finally perfected the art of yelling "Do as I say, not as I do" on a global scale.

If the world were a family dinner, the U.S. would be the loud, self-important uncle who’s convinced his pie recipe is the best, while everyone else quietly bonds over the shared horror of his table manners.

Let’s get one thing straight: the United States isn’t leading anymore: it’s posturing.

Forget "land of the free and home of the brave"; this is now "land of the tariffs and home of the temper tantrum." And while Uncle Sam throws a fit, the rest of the family is starting to realize they don’t need to put up with it anymore.

Take Europe, for example.

For years, the EU acted like a collection of roommates who couldn’t agree on whose turn it was to do the dishes. But lately? They’ve discovered the magic of teamwork.

Faced with U.S. policies as subtle as a sledgehammer, Europe is starting to act like the responsible sibling. They’re making unified decisions, standing up to bullies, and building stronger economic ties.

This isn’t just idle chatter, either.

Europe’s stepping into roles it used to leave for America, like standing firm on climate policy or holding the line against authoritarian regimes. With the U.S. in full “me-first” mode, Europe’s realizing they can’t just be the supporting cast.

They’re becoming co-stars. And frankly, it’s about time.

Then there’s China. While the U.S. is busy flexing its biceps at every international gathering, China’s quietly building a global empire one infrastructure deal at a time.

It’s not subtle (nothing involving billions of dollars and endless construction cranes ever is) but it’s incredibly effective.

The Belt and Road Initiative isn’t just a policy; it’s a statement. "Hey world, if America’s not interested in playing nice, we’ve got you covered."

This isn’t just about economics.

China’s strategic partnerships are designed to challenge the very idea of U.S. dominance. They’re not shouting from the rooftops; they’re handing out golden tickets to countries tired of America’s mood swings.

And who can blame them?

If you were a small or medium-sized nation, would you want to deal with a partner who alternates between lecturing and ghosting you? Exactly.

Now, let’s talk about the U.S.

It’s a bit like watching someone repeatedly step on their own rake and then blame the rake for existing. Under the guise of "America First," the country has alienated allies, started trade wars, and turned diplomacy into a shouting match.

Instead of leading by example, it’s stomping around the playground, demanding everyone play its game or take their ball and go home.

The irony is palpable.

By trying to make itself look strong, the U.S. is exposing its weaknesses. The reliance on tariffs?

A short-term fix that’s about as sustainable as using duct tape to fix a leaky dam.

Deporting millions of undocumented immigrants? Sure, it might score political points, but it also creates labor shortages and raises costs across the board.

This isn’t strategy; it’s panic disguised as power.

Here’s the thing about bullies: eventually, people get sick of them.

America’s strong-arm tactics might work in the short term, but they’re creating a global alliance against it in the long run.

Countries that once relied on the U.S. are forging new partnerships and finding ways to work around its tantrums. Europe and China aren’t just reacting to America’s behavior—they’re thriving because of it.

It’s the geopolitical equivalent of a group project where one person refuses to contribute, so the rest of the team rallies to get an A.

Except in this case, the U.S. isn’t just skipping the group meetings: it’s actively trying to sabotage the project while complaining no one listens to its ideas.

Let’s not ignore the elephant (or rather, the former president) back in the room. Trump’s return to power has only amplified America’s "my way or the highway" approach.

His administration is consolidating power, sidelining critics, and doubling down on policies that alienate allies. It’s governance as reality TV: unpredictable, dramatic, and utterly exhausting for everyone involved.

His focus on tariffs as the magical solution to everything is both simplistic and dangerous.

You don’t heal an economy by slapping tariffs on every import like you’re putting stickers on a middle-school project.

And let’s not even get started on the obsession with deportations. Yes, let’s remove millions of workers and consumers from the economy, because nothing screams "fiscal genius" like shrinking your labor pool and tax base simultaneously.

The message is clear: America isn’t the only game in town anymore.

And if it keeps behaving like this, it might find itself sidelined in a world that values collaboration over coercion.

The U.S. might think it’s flexing its muscles, but from the outside, it looks more like flailing.

So, where does this leave us?

The U.S. might still have the loudest voice in the room, but volume doesn’t equal wisdom. Acting like a bully might win some short-term victories, but it’s a losing strategy in the long run.

The world is changing, and America needs to decide if it wants to adapt or become the cranky uncle no one invites to family dinners anymore.

Here’s the harsh reality: the U.S. isn’t just risking its relationships with other countries, it’s risking its own future.

By alienating allies and encouraging rivals, it’s setting itself up for a world where its influence is diminished.

And when that happens, the loudest voice in the room might find itself talking to an empty audience.

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