Foreign leaders are rushing to ingratiate themselves with Donald Trump in anticipation of his potential second term. Some leaders, like President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, are appealing to Trump's transactional nature, while others, like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, are trying to moderate his radical instincts on tariffs. However, history suggests that many of these efforts will fail, as Trump's protectionist trade policy and aversion to alliances have fueled clashes with leaders who initially had good relationships with him. Despite this, leaders continue to try to navigate a potential Trump restoration and build bridges with his administration.