Canada and Iran's moves push the limits of Trump's foreign policy strategy
The US global pressure policies face economic and strategic retaliations from countries like Canada and Iran.
Donald Trump's second-term international strategy enters a new phase as Canada and Iran test the limits of US power with targeted tariffs and economic pressure tools.
Emphasis on Economic Security and National Security
Drew DeLong of the think tank Kearney Foresight stated that economic security is considered directly as national security within the state and commerce departments.
While North American trade negotiations continue, Trump's attention has turned to Venezuela and subsequent military interventions in the Middle East.
The US Global Strategy and Its Limits
The baseline of US international strategy relies on the assumption that the country is a dominant power capable of imposing its will in line with its national interests.
However, Trump's second term witnesses a process where the limits of this power are constantly being tested.
Examples of Canada and Iran
Although the military tension with Iran and the trade dispute emerging with Canada carry different characteristics, the US faces similar resistance.
These countries, possessing less overall power, continue to hold various means of retaliation against the US.
Canada's Economic Retaliation Steps
Canada implemented targeted tariffs on Tuesday, beginning to test its capacity to inflict economic damage on the US.
Potential future measures include restricting US access to Canadian energy and critical minerals.