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At the core of Trump's strategy is a significant departure from the globalist principles that have long dominated U.S. foreign policy. By prioritizing tariffs as a method of negotiation, Trump effectively undermines the post-1945 financial systems—such as the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund—that historically championed free trade and discouraged protective measures like tariffs. This indicates a shift toward a nationalist paradigm in global trade, one that resists the multilateral agreements that characterized the latter half of the 20th century.