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In the fast-moving Ukraine affair now engulfing President Donald Trump, the main focus of attention is naturally on the political impact at home. But the collateral damage of Mr Trump’s actions, and of the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into them, extends far wider. In particular, it is likely to have a toxic effect on America’s diplomacy, in a number of ways.

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