The globalization of news has made the whole world’s problems our problem, fostering a sense of powerlessness that’s led many to redefine morality from “doing good” to merely “feeling bad”.
C. S. Lewis noted this in his 1946 letter to Bede Griffiths:
The Golden Age has begun, folks: forget about egg prices, we're talking affordable stocks for everyone now! Some are saying – very smart people, the best people – this could be one of the greatest recessions in U.S. history—maybe even the best!
Europe (and others) has zero reasons to buy US weapons systems anymore. The country's leadership is too unreliable and could turn them off remotely on a whim.
Stick to European products.