Trump 2.0: Maximist Threats Reshape U.S. Foreign and Economic Policy

President Trump has resumed office and is employing extreme threats—including commercial embargoes and territorial ambitions—to pressure the Federal Reserve and foreign governments, straining relations with both allies and adversaries. The scope and credibility of these threats remain uncertain, but they signal a more coercive U.S. posture that could disrupt global trade and diplomatic norms.