It is actually a vision of a world of cutthroat competition and zero-sum outcomes deeply at odds with the more cooperative, rules-based vision that has motivated America and its allies since World War II. Under the old model, the world looked to America to set the tone and agenda. Sign Up Receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times's products and services. Trade agreements and financial institutions were put in place to expand economic growth and bring people out of poverty. Countries, like people, can be vulnerable to new risks and unable to exploit new opportunities if they don’t pay attention.

Source: New York Times June 03, 2017 18:30 UTC