Is 'America First' starting to backfire as Washington's allies go it alone?

Trump's volatility and unpredictability, as well as tariffs and territorial threats, have spooked erstwhile allies.

# Is 'America First' starting to backfire as Washington's allies go it alone? Trump's volatility and unpredictability, as well as tariffs and territorial threats, have spooked erstwhile allies. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/31/trump-america-first-policy-tariffs-hostility-backfire-trade-deals.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*