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The 'America First' policy is the defining political and trade framework adopted by the United States under the Trump administration, as evidenced by its focus on U.S. economic interests [1], [2], [3], and [4], and its role in shaping the nation's current position within the global multilateral order [5] and [6].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 5 facts
claimThe guiding principle for United States trade policy under the Donald Trump administration shifted from free trade to a focus on 'fair and reciprocal' trade, with bilateral trade balances serving as the decisive criterion.
claimThe multilateral order is in crisis in the early 2020s due to the collision between China's rise as a global power and the 'America First' political approach in the United States.
claimThe multilateral order is in crisis as China's rise as a global power collides with the 'America First' political approach in the United States.
claimUnited States President Donald Trump prioritizes United States interests over obligations from international treaties and multilateral rules under the 'America First' policy.
claimUnited States President Donald Trump prioritizes United States interests over obligations from international treaties and multilateral rules under the motto "America First."
What is Trump's 'America First' trade policy agenda? | Brookings brookings.edu 2 facts
claimThe 'America First' trade policy gives limited weight to the services sector, despite services accounting for the majority of U.S. GDP and the fastest-growing segment of global trade, reflecting a production-centered conception of economic strength.
claimThe 'America First' trade policy incorporates investment and production commitments into bilateral trade agreements to pull production and capacity into the United States, rather than simply managing risk by reducing economic exposure to adversaries.