Under President Trump, the US has slowly started to reduce its international involvement and influence, which accelerates its growing decay as the world’s leading power, suggests Richard Haas of The Atlantic. America’s connection with the world, whether through alliances or trade, keeps it strong and secure. By withdrawing from trade deals and frustrating allies, Trump is weakening America's position in the world and allowing others, such as China, to grow theirs. “America First” may sound good as a slogan for voters at home, but showing other countries that their interests aren’t important weakens their commitment to the US.