Trump turns from tariffs to threats of military action in foreign policy pivot

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At a White House ceremony in April 2025, President Donald Trump triumphantly unveiled his “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs, a tactic intended to usher in a new era of U.S. prosperity and the resolution of trade imbalances.

But nine months later, the president has turned to a more aggressive tactic in bending foreign nations to his will: threatening U.S. military action.

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