Trust Crisis? Global Respondents Question 'America First' Agenda
Two CGTN polls surveying nearly 16,000 people across 38 countries paint a stark picture: international confidence in U.S. leadership is crumbling. With only 100 days under President Donald Trump's 'America First' policies, trust has nosedived from Wall Street to Washington’s closest allies. 📉
🇺🇸 At home, 48.9% of American respondents expressed dissatisfaction, with over half criticizing trade tariffs for stock market instability. 'The policies feel like a TikTok trend that backfired—quick to launch, hard to undo,' said one analyst.
Allies Lose Faith
Traditional partners like Australia (+24.5% pessimism) and Germany saw sharp declines in confidence. Over 70% in France, Canada, and Japan doubt future U.S. ties. Even South Korean respondents (87%) agreed the U.S. is ignoring allies—like 'ghosting your squad mid-crisis.'
Global South Skepticism Soars
🌏 82.6% of developing nations surveyed—including Indonesia, Egypt, and Brazil—showed dwindling hope for U.S. relations. Peru and Malaysia saw confidence drops over 20 percentage points. 'The world’s paying for America’s selfie moment,' remarked one pollster.
With inflation woes and shaky diplomacy dominating headlines, this trust gap could reshape global alliances. Time for a policy glow-up? 🧐
