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Donald Trump and the chair of the President of America… After a gap of four years, both have reunited. The eyes of the whole world are fixed only on what will happen next? Trump gave some glimpse of this immediately after taking oath as the 47th President of America (US President Donald Trump). From the beginning of pulling America out of WHO to the declaration of emergency on the Mexico border, Trump wrote a total of 78 executive orders one after the other. 78 decisions were taken in a single day. Trump is talking about buying Greenland, imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China and stopping the Ukraine war by dealing with Russia.. In such a situation, everyone’s eyes are on what will happen in the next 100 days, especially on America’s top post. But will there be any change with Trump’s entry?
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Donald Trump’s return to the White House is widely seen as the beginning of a period of significant upheaval for America’s foreign policy. It is certain that America’s style of diplomacy will change. Donald Trump had shown in his first term from 2016 to 2020 that the biggest diplomatic weapon for him is his favorite style of threatening foreign leaders. The way a ceasefire deal has been signed between Hamas and Israel even before Trump took oath, it seems that this style of Trump is already showing effect.
Pressure on South American countries
The countries of South America (Latin America) seem to be Trump’s target. During his election campaign, Trump tried to show that his focus would be on simultaneously asserting American dominance in the region and eliminating any strategic weaknesses.
Actually, Greenland, Mexico, Canada and Panama Canal have been prominent in Trump’s speeches. But Trump’s withdrawal may also have an impact on US relations with Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela. The reason for this is believed to be that Trump has chosen Marco Rubio as Foreign Minister, who is known for his aggressive approach.
Beijing has strengthened its reach in Latin America, especially through the economy. China has invested a lot in the market of Mexico from where America imports the most. This is being seen as China’s backdoor entry to the American market. It is estimated that in the next 100 days, Trump will increase pressure on the countries of Latin America through his threatening rhetoric, tariffs and political pressure. For now, the update is that Trump, while signing the executive orders in the Oval Office, has said that He is considering imposing a 25% tariff on goods coming from Mexico and Canada from February 1.
More interference from Biden in European politics
Trump’s stance is clear that by ending the war in Ukraine, he will free up America’s resources so that attention can be focused on China and Russia. Trump has said that he will make an agreement with Russia to end the Ukraine war. After taking the oath, Trump told the media that Ukrainian President Zelensky also wants to reach an agreement to end the war.
However, at the same time, Trump’s target is on other NATO allies. He stressed that America’s allies in NATO should increase their defense spending. Currently, Washington covers 68% of all NATO expenses, while other European member states provide 28%.
The way Trump is talking about buying Greenland from Denmark and merging Canada with America, it is certain that in the next 100 days the countries of Europe will look towards their ‘Big Brother’ with suspicion. Not only this, Elon Musk, who has become a close confidant of Trump, is openly bragging about his efforts to change governments in Britain and Germany.
From China-Russia to Iran, keep an eye on the conflict
Trump’s vision regarding future relations with Latin American countries, Europe and the Middle East is quite clear, but questions have been raised about what his strategy will be regarding China. On one hand, by talking about China’s control over the Panama Canal, they are demanding to bring it back under America’s control. On the other hand, he is seeking the help of Chinese President Jinping for a peace agreement in Ukraine. It is believed that Trump may be ready for an agreement with China but without reducing the verbal attack.
During his first term, Trump adopted a policy of “maximum pressure” against Iran. He withdrew the US from the 2015 nuclear deal, which had curbed Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran is on the verge of becoming a nuclear power, has a strong ballistic missile program in progress, and sees the US as the main obstacle to its dominance over the Middle East. Trump may again repeat the policy of “maximum pressure” in the next 100 days. In this effort, he can expand American sanctions against Iran.
What for India?
India will keep a close eye on Donald Trump’s comeback in the White House. This comeback will have a significant impact on bilateral relations between the two countries. It is expected that Trump will continue his tough stance on trade. America can emphasize its protectionist policies through tariffs. However, on the other hand, the plus point for India is that Trump has also been a vocal supporter of India’s strategic importance, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, where America aims to counter China’s growing influence. In such a situation, cooperation between the two can be expected to increase.
That is, the overall message is that keep an eye on Trump, whether you are sitting in Europe or India… a lot is going to happen. Trump sees himself as a disruptor, and his MAGA (Make America Great Again) vote bank expects him to be the same. Only one thing is certain with Trump – that nothing is certain.