What Trump 2.0 means for trade, migrants, wars in West Asia, Ukraine
A Donald Trump presidential election victory is going to have huge implications for US trade policy, climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles, Americans’ taxes and illegal immigration.
While some of his proposals will require congressional approval, here is a summary of the policies he has said he would pursue while in office.
More tariffs
Trump has floated the idea of a 10% or more tariff on all goods imported into the US, a move he says would eliminate the trade deficit. But critics say it would lead to higher prices for American consumers.
He has also said he should have the authority to set higher tariffs on countries that have put tariffs on US imports.
Mass deportations
Trump has vowed to reinstate his first-term policies targeting illegal border crossings and to forge ahead with sweeping new restrictions. He has pledged to limit access to asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border and to embark on the biggest deportation effort in American history, which would likely trigger legal challenges and opposition from Democrats in Congress.
A push to end wars
Trump has been critical of US support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, and has said he could end the war in 24 hours if elected — although he has not said how he would achieve this. He has suggested Ukraine may have to yield some of its territory if a peace deal is to be struck, an idea Ukraine has consistently rejected.
He has backed Israel in its fight against Hamas in Gaza but has urged it to wrap up its offensive. Trump can be expected to continue the Biden administration’s policy of arming Israel.
No federal abortion ban
Trump appointed three justices to the US Supreme Court who were part of the majority that did away with Roe v Wade’s constitutional protection for abortion. He likely would continue to appoint federal judges who would uphold abortion limits.
Investigating ‘enemies’
Trump has pledged to use law enforcement agencies to investigate his political foes, including poll officials, lawyers and party donors. Along that line, he has said he will consider appointing a special prosecutor to probe Biden.
