Pluralistic: Trump's America can't even win a rigged game (22 Jul 2026)
9 hours ago
- Trump's unpredictable and demanding policies have undermined the US's role as a global trusted third party, leading other nations to build post-American systems in military, finance, trade, and technology sectors.
- Countries like Canada and Europe are reducing reliance on US-controlled platforms (e.g., SWIFT, US military aid) and developing independent capabilities, as Trump's deals are seen as unreliable and exploitative.
- Building a post-American internet is challenging due to legal barriers against reverse-engineering US tech exports, but data, apps, and infrastructure can be relocated with available talent and capital from disillusioned tech workers.