cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/56756497

• By embracing Russia and castigating Ukraine, President Donald Trump has rattled U.S. allies around the world, causing them to question if Washington is still a trusted partner.

• Governments in Europe and democracies around the world are treating Trump’s actions and statements not as provocative posturing, but as an earthquake.

• With American reliability in doubt, some European nations and other countries may seek alternative partners and markets, possibly in China, Bindenagel said.