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World

How is Trump weakening American power? Let me count the ways

Sydney Morning Herald - World · 25 August 2026 at 5:00 am

How is Trump weakening American power? Let me count the ways

Donald Trump is on track to diminish America’s global dominance, and that’s bad news for its allies, such as Australia.

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