CNBC Daily Open: 'America First' doesn't mean 'America alone'

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City. Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesHello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.At the United Nations, an undoubtedly international institution, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an message that embodied his America First slogan. He demanded that other countries isolate Iran, assailed Cuba's government and rejected international oversight of artificial intelligence.But Washington cannot go it alone in any of this. Oil flows in the Strait of Hormuz need to be facilitated by Iran, and AI is a global phenomenon.America may be putting itself first, but it also needs partners if it wants to meet its goals.What you need to know today"While others have talked, I have acted," said U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly.The catch is that much of what he wants still requires someone else to act, too.In his speech, the U.S. President defended the almost seven month long war with Iran, slammed Cuba's government and rejected international oversight...