Alienating key U.S. allies like Canada and Denmark through aggressive rhetoric and trade policies.
The ineffectiveness of U.S. tariffs against China, which have failed to reduce the trade deficit or reshore manufacturing jobs.
The long-term challenge of transitioning Venezuela, given that the new authorities have a history of corruption and operating in a 'gangster paradise'.
European allies are not meeting their NATO defense spending commitments, creating an over-reliance on the U.S. security umbrella.
Opportunities Identified
Stabilizing Venezuela and transitioning it into a democratic, prosperous, and pro-U.S. ally.
Significantly reducing the influence of Iran, Russia, and China in the Western Hemisphere.
Re-establishing serious counter-narcotics cooperation with Venezuelan authorities for the first time in 20 years.
Opening Venezuela's vast oil sector to private investment under a new, more favorable hydrocarbon law.