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...
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