Why the Tribal class was not right for every navy

Was there any fleet that would not have wanted the Tribal-class destroyer?

Yes. The Tribal fit British and Commonwealth requirements, but its gun-heavy specialization did not suit the U.S., German, or Italian destroyer systems as well as designs tailored to their own missions.

The U.S. Navy needed a different balance inside its developing general-purpose fleet escort. Germany was trying to make each destroyer cover many roles, making the Tribal too specialized for its concept. Italy needed larger and more balanced destroyers, but not necessarily a copy of the British ship. Italian industry could design heavy destroyer leaders comparable to French contre-torpilleurs when doctrine demanded them. A successful ship can therefore be a poor template for navies with different missions and fleet structures.