You think you want US influence to weaken, but you may feel very differently should it happen. There is a lot you’re taking for granted.

These days what people receive of the US influence is mostly interference in politics to favour the far-right, military threats and economic war through tariffs. As well as just random verbal attacks on local politicians on local matters.

I'm sure there is a positive side to the US influence, but it's well hidden and they definitely don't advertise it.