Trump’s ambitions on global stage: Tariffs, skepticism, Greenland push, and a Kim Jong-un praise

Donald Trump’s second term as US President has seen bold, unconventional foreign policies, raising questions about his global ambitions. His actions suggest a shift beyond traditional politics, potentially reshaping America’s role on the global stage.

Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States (POTUS) has been marked by extreme foreign policies and decisions that have increasingly raised questions about his ambitions on the global stage, ambitions that go beyond traditional politics and may signal a reshaping of America’s role in world affairs. 

While not a complete departure from his previous policies or ideology, these actions reflect a more assertive, uncompromising approach.

In recent weeks, attention has been on Trump’s controversial attempt to bring an autonomous territory under direct US control. After publicly declaring his intentions to acquire Greenland, Trump framed the move as a matter of global security. Reports also suggested that he wrote a letter to the Norwegian Prime Minister stating that Denmark could not protect Greenland from Russia or China and adding that, having not received the Nobel Peace Prize, he could no longer "think purely of peace."

Notably, expansionist tactics like this rarely get a seat at the table with modern diplomacy, making the push unprecedented.

Over the past year, Trump has repeatedly used tariffs as a tool to pressure other nations into meeting US demands. Most recently, he signed an executive order targeting countries that continue to purchase goods and services from Iran, citing national security and foreign policy concerns.