The United States is in the process of reviewing its role and responsibilities abroad. If European states can place restrictions on immigration and refugee flows, why should it be unusual for the United States to do the same? If foreign countries can adjust their currencies and regulations to gain the economic advantage, why can't the United States? As has been made clear since Trump's election, that sentiment is just as true within the United States as it is among nations. As multilateral treaties are gradually replaced with bilateral understandings, the United States will gain the upper hand.

Source: Forbes January 31, 2017 15:06 UTC