Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- Recently, former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan made a stark observation about the state of Americas global standing. According to him, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the “US brand value is in the toilet.” He argued that the United States has become the worlds biggest disruptor, while countries like China and Russia are emerging as more stable and predictable actors. Sullivan warned that the policies pursued by Trump have severely eroded global trust in America.

This assessment is not surprising to those who closely follow the language, conduct, and policy approaches of Trump and his loyalists, including Peter Navarro. Their rhetoric has repeatedly crossed the limits of dec...