Trump’s Win: what could this mean for the world?
By Ivan Reyes
Staff Writer
Trump’s victory in the election signals another policy departure from the United States. The Republicans not only won the Electoral College but also the popular vote, gaining control over the House, the Senate, and eventually the Supreme Court (Trump can appoint 3 justices in his upcoming term). While the effects of the “red wave” will be felt by Americans very soon, the international community also takes a deep breath over the effects this has on key regions.
THE MIDDLE EAST
The effects this will have on the Israeli-Hamas conflict will probably be minimal. Both parties support the Israeli government as it is a long-standing ally of the United States, which benefits the American presence in the Middle East and the Military Industrial Complex. Furthermore, Prime Minister Netanyahu wished for Trump’s victory. Lastly, Israelis overwhelmingly support Trump and his pro-Israel beliefs.
UKRAINE
Trump has always been anti-Ukraine and pro-Russia. He is against sending aid to Ukraine, and his isolationist tendencies may cause the US to step back from the conflict. Without US aid, Europe must step up to support Ukraine in terms of aid and arms. If Ukraine doesn’t receive assistance from its allies, it will start to collapse from continued pressure from the Russian military.
CHINA AND TAIWAN
The future administration’s stance on Taiwan may not be so different from Biden’s. Both Democrats and Republicans share common ground in terms of the Taiwanese question. Trump has also threatened to increase tariffs on China to combat them economically. Plus, He is against Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act. Through this bill, it was agreed upon by both parties to spend $53 billion to build up America’s domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. This component is greatly needed for computing worldwide, and Taiwan controls 90% of its production, hence the motivation to build domestic manufacturing capabilities.