Trump Triumphs Again: What Other Countries Are Doing?

Bangladesh’s Discontent
Beginning with Bangladesh the interim Prime Minister Mohammad Yunus has been associated more with the Democratic Party as he has done business with Clinton, Obama and Biden. Yunus has been vocal against Trump in the past comparing his presidency to an solar eclipse, by saying that “light will indeed return one day.” In recent days, Trump expresse ds his disapprobation of the current situation in Bangladesh with the hint of a possible pressure on the current interim government not to stop political processes and exerting action against Sheikh Hasina’s party and calling for the elections to take place.

Pakistan’s Response
Bilateral relations for Pakistan may not see dynamic changes during Trump presidency. But apprehensions arise about the cancellation of some American aid to Islamabad that was budgeted for the purpose of military. After the victory of Trump, an equally enthusiastic Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif looked forward to enhancing and continuing his counterparts with Trump’s administration and Pakistan.

Canada’s Concerns
The Trump’s administration put pressure on Canada, as it is feared that may tamper intensify the bilateral relations between Canada and India. Some people have been saying that Trump’s actions could trigger a decline in the value of the Canadian dollar, this because the US plan to cut their corporate tax rate hence offering investors back door way of moving from Canada to the US. In a recent article one economist includes thoughts that Trump’s win makes the future of the CAD look precarious as it depends on oil exports. The concern is that competition from the sales of the U.S. produced oil may extend this situation and can lead to deterioration in the Canadian economy.

European Sentiments
New polls show that if the elections were held today, most Europeans favoured Kamala Harris to Trump, Germany, in particular voiced its support for her. Trump is seen as having a bias toward Russia making him even more of an outcast in Europe. He has earlier even recommended that NATO members should contribute more financially While some European leaders are not comfortable with Trump’s foreign policies.

Iran’s Disappointment
So the mood in Iran is disappointment after Trump’s win. Another said that Trump’s win would bring more economic sanctions and possibly another war with Israel. A government employee showed no concern about who is in the White House but was worried about the situation in the Iranian economy and the desire to see the sanctions removed.

Netanyahu’s Celebration
On the other hand, the Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu was among the first set of world leaders to congratulate Trump, saying that his victory means a renewed vow to the special relationship between Israeli and America. As far as Netanyahu is concerned the tensions escalating in Gaza and threats from Iran, the Trump presidency will strengthen this side.

Ukraine’s Complex Position
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump on his victory but the,fate of US- Ukraine relations remains far from predictable. Still, Trump has never had positive things to say about Zelensky and their relationship other is marked by Trump’s attempt to hold up nearly $400m in military aid to Ukraine, which led to his first impeachment trial.

Russia’s Reserved Reaction
Russia, for its part, has been somewhat cautious in offering congratulations to Trump… The latter said that, although they accept the significance of his victory, it is to them an American affair, questioning the relevancy of the concerns to Russia. However, the general opinion is that there are all the preconditions for improving relations between the USA and Russia under the new presidency of Trump.

The following section attempts at showcasing how countries responded the second time around with Donald Trump endeavouring to become the president again in the United States. The changes that are about to occur in the American foreign policy will certainly earmark certain effects on the overall diplomacy.

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