What the return of Donald Trump means for the world: tariffs, mass deportations and a nightmare for Canada – India TV

Washington: United States President-elect Donald Trump has insisted for months that all would have been well in the world if he had been president. Whether his statement is true or not, only time will tell. the one responsible for how the United States responds to the challenges it faces. Trump will be officially sworn in for his second term as President of the United States on January 20. During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump promised to address various domestic issues, including immigration and inflation. He signaled a return to his “America First” foreign policy.

On the global front, Trump claimed he would be able to end Russia’s war against Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. Throughout his election campaign, he pledged to end the war in West Asia. He also announced that he would increase tariffs on foreign products entering the United States.

Impact of Trump’s return

Here is a summary of the policies Trump said he would pursue when he takes office on January 20: No more tariffs On December 31, the US president-elect threatened BRICS countries, including India, with tariffs by 100 percent and called for clear tariffs. commitment to these countries to refrain from creating a new currency or supporting any other currency to replace the US dollar. In a post on social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the idea that BRICS countries were trying to move away from the dollar while the United States stood by and watched was “over.”

Threat to BRICS currency

He further warned that any country attempting to replace the dollar would also lose access to the US market, adding that such countries would have to find “another pigeon” if they pursued such actions. “The idea that BRICS countries are trying to move away from the dollar while we stand by is over. We demand that these countries commit not to create a new BRICS currency, nor to support another currency for replace the powerful BRICS currency US Dollar or they will face 100 percent tariffs.and should expect to say goodbye to selling in the wonderful American economy. They can go find another “asshole!” » Trump said.

“There is no chance that BRICS will replace the US dollar in international trade, and any country that tries to say goodbye to America,” he added. In November, Trump pledged impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada in one of his first executive orders after taking office. He said the movement will be in retaliation for illegal immigration and drugs crossing the border.

Tariff on China

He also announced he would impose “additional” 10% tariffs on Chinese goods. In a social media post, United States The president-elect said: “I have had numerous discussions with China regarding the massive quantities of drugs, particularly Fentanyl, being sent to the United States. But in vain. Chinese officials told me they would institute their maximum penalty of death for any drug traffickers caught doing this but, unfortunately, they never followed through.and medications are pouring into our country, primarily via Mexico, at levels never seen before. Until such a moment that if they stop, we will impose an additional 10% tariff on China, above any additional tariff, on all of their many products entering the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Threat to Canadian sovereignty

Trump even made fun of Canada by sharing a message about social on the media platform Truth Social, where he criticized US subsidies to Canada and claimed that many Canadians want to become the 51st state of the United States. In an article on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “No one can explain why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year. This makes no sense! » “Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state. They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it’s a great idea. 51st state!!!”, the message adds. Earlier this month, Donald Trump attacked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him the “governor” of the “great state” of Canada.

He added that he wanted to see the “Governor” again and that the in-depth talks would yield “spectacular” results. In an article on Truth Social, Trump said: “It was a pleasure having dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the great state of Canada. I look forward to seeing the governor again soon so we can continue our in depth negotiations on customs tariffs and trade, the results of which will be truly spectacular for all! » His remarks came after a dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on November 30 at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, CNN reported. The two leaders took place just days after Trump pledged to impose tariff hikes on goods from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office.

Highlighting his reciprocal trade policies, Trump said: “If someone charges us 10 cents, if they charge us $2, if they charge us 100 percent, 250 percent, we charge them the same, and you know what’s going to happen. Everything will disappear and we will eventually return to free trade if it does not disappear. We’re going to raise a lot of money. »

Mass deportation

The President-elect of the United States has confirmed that he will declare a national emergency to carry out mass expulsions of migrants living in the United States without legal authorization. In response to a social media post from Judicial Watch’s Tom Fitton, who said on November 9 that there were reports the new administration would prepare such a declaration and use “military means” to expel migrants. Reply to social Fitton’s media post, Trump said: “TRUE!!!” Pushing for peace amid the ongoing war between Russia, Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Donald Trump said he could end the war in 24 hours if elected. However, he has not announced how he will achieve this.

He traveled to Paris to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. During his visit, he met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine. It was Trump’s first meeting with Zelensky after his victory in the November election. After the meeting, Trump shared a message on Truth Social calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war and even added that China could help. He even mentioned that Russia in a “state of weakness” right now” partly because of “Ukraine and a bad economy.”

Impact on wars

His remarks came after Syrian rebels entered Damascus and claimed Bashar al-Assad’s regime had fallen. Speaking to the social network Truth Social, Trump said: “Assad is gone. He fled his country. His protectorRussiaRussia, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting it more. There was no reason for Russia to be there. They have lost interest in Syria because of Ukraine, where nearly 600,000 Russian troops are injured or dead, in a war that should never have started and could last forever. » “Russia and Iran are currently in a weakened state, one because of Ukraine and a bad economy, the other because of Israel and its military successes.

Likewise, Zelensky and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop this madness. They ridiculously lost 400,000 soldiers and many more civilians. There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin. Too many lives are being needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed, and if this continues, it could turn into something much bigger, and much worse. I know Vladimir well. Now is the time for him to act. China can help. The world is waiting,” he added. Zelensky also shared details of his meeting with Trump and Macron at the Elysée.

Sharing a post on He added: “President Trump is, as always, resolute. I thank him. I also express my gratitude to Emmanuel for organizing this important meeting. We all want this war to end as quickly and justly as possible We talked about it. Our people, the situation on the ground and a just peace. We agreed to continue working together and stay in touch Earlier this month, Donald Trump. warned that “there would be hell to pay” if the hostages held in Gaza during the ongoing war against Israel are not released before he takes office on January 20 He issued the statement after the release of a Hamas video showing American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander pleading. his release.

In a post on talk, and no action! Please let this TRUTH be used to represent that if the hostages are not released Before On January 20, 2025, when I proudly assume office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East and for those who perpetrated these atrocities against humanity. Those responsible will be hit harder than anyone else was hit in the long and rich history of the United States of America. FREE THE HOSTAGES NOW! »

Impact on Israel

Following the US president-elect’s statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to Trump for his strong stance on the release of captives held in Gaza. In a message on continued to free all the hostages. . Thank you, President Trump. The coming months will determine how the US government moves forward with Donald Trump’s return to power. The United States and the world must prepare for Trump’s second time in the White House and the policies he introduced, exactly four years after losing the 2020 election. His re-election makes him the second man in the history of the United States to serve non-consecutive terms as president of the country after Grover Cleveland, who served as president of the country. WE’ 22nd and 24th president.

(With contributions from the agency)

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