Trump’s aggressive “America First” policies could devastate Mexico’s economy, sovereignty, and U.S.-Mexico relations, benefiting China.
U.S. Foreign Policy
Jimmy Carter’s foreign policies, emphasizing human rights, strategically weakened Soviet power, tipping the Cold War in the favor of the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump calls on the U.S. to avoid involvement in Syria, stating that the conflict is not America’s fight.
Trump announces plans to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, raising the risk that inflation could begin to surge once again.
President-elect Donald Trump is seen as sympathetic toward Russia, but his past policies have directly and indirectly helped Ukraine and hurt Moscow.
Trump’s pick of Huckabee as U.S. ambassador to Israel boosts far-right West Bank annexation plans, but will also strengthen apartheid accusations.
The sparse attendance at this weekend’s “Stand Together” pro-Israel rally, headlined by comedian Tiffany Haddish, reflects a growing chasm between American Jews and Israel’s leaders.
Elon Musk is active in the Trump transition team’s talks with world leaders, potentially foreshadowing a top diplomatic role for the Tesla CEO in the next administration.
Trump’s re-election accelerates America’s global retreat. His transactionalism will raise trade costs and defense burdens for U.S. partners.
Donald Trump’s second term is likely to see U.S.-China tensions rise over trade and Beijing deepening partnerships with non-Western power centers.