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  The Trump Effect: How the 47th President is Reshaping the Global Order ​The return of Donald Trump to the White House on January 20, 2025, wasn't just a shift in American politics; it was a seismic event for the entire world. One year later, the "America First" doctrine has moved from campaign rhetoric to a series of disruptive, transactional, and high-stakes global decisions. ​Here is a breakdown of the key areas where the Trump administration has left its mark on the world so far. ​1. Trade: The Era of Reciprocal Tariffs ​The defining feature of 2025 was the "Tariff War." Trump’s administration moved quickly to impose broad tariffs, arguing that the global trade system was unfair to American workers. ​ The China Strategy: While tariffs remained high, the Kuala Lumpur Joint Arrangement in late 2025 showed Trump’s "deal-maker" side, where China agreed to lift export controls on rare earth minerals in exchange for some tariff relief. ​ P...