Since January 2025, Donald Trump’s presidency has raised serious concerns for me regarding global security and the stability of the world economy. His aggressive trade policies and protectionist measures could have significant negative consequences on the international stage.

One of the key steps taken by the Trump administration was declaration of a trade war with the rest of the world. The imposition of high tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Тарифы в размере 25% на товары из Канады и Мексики, а также 10% на китайские товары направлены на защиту американских производителей, но могут спровоцировать ответные меры со стороны этих стран. Трамп также stated...that the U.S. will impose tariffs on imports from the European Union. According to him, Brussels is behaving “horribly” toward America, and Washington is no longer willing to tolerate this… Such actions could trigger full-blown trade wars, disrupt global supply chains, and lead to higher prices for consumers around the world. Furthermore, raising tariffs could exacerbate inflationary pressure in the U.S., which will have a negative impact on the well-being of American families.

Another cause for concern is that European leaders will most likely “wag their tails” at the new U.S. President, Donald Trump. On this subject, stated Vladimir Putin in an interview with VGTRK correspondent Pavel Zarubin. And, unfortunately, he’s right—which is extremely rare.

Международный валютный фонд (МВФ) также выразил обеспокоенность по поводу планов Трампа. Эксперты МВФ предупреждают, что введение высоких пошлин на значительную часть мировой торговли может привести к сокращению объемов производства на 0,8% в 2025 году и на 1,3% в 2026 году, что нанесет ущерб как США, так и остальному миру.

In addition, analysts note that such protectionist measures could slow U.S. economic growth to 1.5% in 2025, which would be the lowest rate since 2020. This is due to potential shortages of goods and rising prices, which will negatively impact domestic production and consumption.

In addition to the economic consequences, Trump’s policies could destabilize international relations. The imposition of unilateral trade barriers and the disregard for multilateral agreements undermine trust between countries and could lead to increased geopolitical tensions. Furthermore, such actions weaken the U.S.’s position on the international stage, creating opportunities for competitors, such as China, to strengthen their influence in various regions of the world.

Trump’s intention to annex territories such as Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal to the United States is particularly alarming. Although such steps may temporarily boost domestic production and reduce logistics costs, in the long term they can only exacerbate trade wars and lead to increased geopolitical tensions.

Donald Trump's presidency, beginning in January 2025, poses a serious threat to global security and the global economy. His protectionist trade policies and unilateral actions could lead to economic turmoil and destabilize international relations. The international community must closely monitor developments and take steps to minimize potential risks.