How does current events compare with past differences of opinions between the US and the UK since the formation of the Anglo-American World Power?
The US and UK have had similar rifts in the past. Notice:
Cold War Era
Suez Crisis (1956): The deepest rift, where US pressure (threatening financial ruin) forced Britain, France, and Israel to withdraw from Egypt, highlighting Britain's diminished global status and clashing US priorities in the Arab world.
Vietnam War: UK PM Harold Wilson resisted President Johnson's push for British troops, straining ties, though not as severely as Suez.
Grenada Invasion (1983): Thatcher privately opposed the US invasion of the Commonwealth nation, though the US eventually supported the UK in the Falklands.
Post-Cold War & 21st Century
Falklands War (1982): The US was initially hesitant but eventually tacitly supported the UK's actions against Argentina, a point of friction.
Libya Intervention (2011): President Obama considered Germany's Merkel a closer partner than UK PM Cameron, feeling distracted by the intervention.
Huawei & 5G: Disagreements arose over allowing Chinese tech giant Huawei into the UK's 5G network.
Trade & Digital Issues: Tensions over digital service taxes, financial services, and the lack of a comprehensive post-Brexit free trade agreement (FTA).
Harry Dunn Case: The death of Harry Dunn and the subsequent extradition request for the US diplomat's spouse caused significant diplomatic friction.
Trump Presidency: Trump's "America First" stance challenged the sentimental aspects of the "Special Relationship".