That's a good clarification. Trust implies shared values/worldview and past experiences where outcomes match expectations. Also respect. Trust is not possible

That's a good clarification. Trust implies shared values/worldview and past experiences where outcomes match expectations. Also respect. Trust is not possible when there are regularly incongruous outcomes, or where definition of respect / values are just aren't aligned. Do you think your counterparts overseas believe themselves to be as trustable as you are, and it's just a cultural rift? Or is that too charitable?