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By Roberto Morejón
Amid celebrations, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates his controversial approach of combining isolationism with expansionism, abandoning global commitments—enough to unsettle the international community.
In this regard, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the U.S. government of attempting to subvert the world order through its actions in United Nations-affiliated agencies.
The minister recalled Washington's positions in UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and FAO (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization), where the Northern power disrupts historical consensus.
Writing on the social network X, Rodríguez also highlighted the U.S. administration's objections to issues such as climate change and the 2030 Agenda.
Numerous indications support the Cuban foreign minister's assertions, stemming from Trump's unique interpretation of his "America First" slogan, which prioritizes unilateral interests over global cooperation.
The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO (World Health Organization) and the Paris Agreement on climate change underscores the White House occupant's plan to weaken global institutions.
This trend is also evident in his tariff-related conflicts, both at a general level and within regions or agreements, as demonstrated by his stance on Mexico and Canada, fellow members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
The magnate also seeks to restructure international trade and development guidelines, designing a system where U.S. support increasingly depends on political alignment rather than universal norms.
With the Republican's approach, the world—especially the Global South—witnesses how future efforts to address universal challenges such as climate change, migration, health, and economic and social inequality are hindered.
Of course, various global actors will respond to Washington's isolationism and "America First" policy, hence the growing interest of many governments in participating in initiatives as promising as China's, including the Belt and Road Initiative.
These are necessary responses to what the Cuban Foreign Minister has described as Washington's disregard for forms of cooperation among states.
