Editorial: El País

• Trump begins his second term noisily, and ahead of time, focusing his political communication on social media.
• He uses a strategy of breaking the rules, humiliating those he wants to harm before entering advantageous negotiations.
• He treats four US allies like vassals with controversial proposals.
• Trump disregards the commitments made in international institutions and decorum in diplomatic relations.
• The guarantees he might offer in negotiations are in doubt.
• Putin seems to be the only one benefitted by his attitudes.
• Europeans should avoid negotiating with Trump individually and should preserve unity.

Conclusion: Faced with Trump's aggressive and imperialist attitude, the only effective response is unity and adherence to international law and established institutions.

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