Trump’s Second Term: Major Challenges and Global Impacts

English , International - بین الاقوامی , Snippets , / Monday, December 23rd, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House on January 20, 2025, with a packed agenda that includes tackling inflation, immigration reform, and global conflicts. While Trump’s campaign promises inspired voters, experts predict significant hurdles in achieving them.

Economic Challenges and Tariff Impacts
Trump aims to combat inflation and high prices but proposes raising tariffs on imports from key trade partners like Mexico and Canada. Experts warn this could increase consumer costs across sectors, including food and energy, particularly if a 25% tariff on Canadian oil imports is implemented.

Immigration Overhaul
Trump plans sweeping immigration reforms, including mass deportations and ending birthright citizenship. Analysts caution that deporting undocumented workers could disrupt industries reliant on manual labor, raising costs and exacerbating workforce shortages.

Global Relations: China and Conflicts
Reviving U.S.-China relations, strained during the COVID-19 pandemic, remains uncertain. Trump’s proposed higher tariffs on Chinese imports could trigger another trade war, destabilizing the global economy. Meanwhile, Trump’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Russia-Ukraine war highlights his intent to pursue diplomacy but with limited U.S. intervention. Experts fear reduced U.S. leadership could pave the way for global power shifts.

Climate Policies in Question
Trump’s skepticism toward climate change policies, including parts of the Inflation Reduction Act, conflicts with investments in clean energy in Republican districts. Rolling back measures may face resistance, especially as local economies benefit from clean energy projects.

As Trump’s second term begins, his policies are set to spark debates domestically and internationally, with mid-term elections in 2026 poised to gauge public approval.