Dossier
strained international relations
Coverage of strained international relations in the Nexus archive.
- Born on the Fourth of July: mixed feelings for people who share a birthday with the US’s 250th anniversary
The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence on July 4, 2026, with events organized by the Donald Trump administration. Some Americans who share this birthday experience mixed feelings, as the anniversary coincides with civil rights rollbacks, immigration crackdowns, and strained international relations.