Trump Is Undoing the Global World Order, Bremmer Says

Summary

Ian Bremmer tells Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua that the US is undoing its own global order and entering a political revolution under Trump. He argues tariffs will be less central in 2026 as Trump shifts toward military force and the Monroe Doctrine, with Venezuela, Greenland, Russia/Ukraine and China all affected. Bremmer says US-China conflict is not a 2026 risk, China is ahead in the power infrastructure needed for AI, and China's deflation/export surplus remains a global problem. He also highlights Europe's vulnerability and water stress as a rising risk.

• Bremmer says the US is undoing its own global order and undergoing a political revolution.
• He expects tariffs to be less central in 2026 as legal and affordability pressures build.
• Trump is shifting toward military force and a Monroe Doctrine approach in the Western Hemisphere.
• Bremmer says US-China conflict is unlikely in 2026 despite tensions.
• China is investing heavily in AI power/electricity infrastructure while facing deflation and export-surplus issues.
• Europe and NATO face maximum vulnerability over Greenland and weak governments.
• Water stress and weaponization is a rising top-ten global risk.