Trump’s statements and proposals reinforce his vision of an isolationist and protectionist policy, underscoring his intention to reduce dependence on Latin America and reconfigure the United States’ strategic relations in the region.
The president of USA, Donald Trump signed dozens of orders executives this Monday, hours after assuming power in Washington, among which are restrictions on immigration, the exit of the Paris Agreement and changes in energy policy. He also announced when he will impose the new tariffs on Mexico and Canadaalthough he avoided referring to China.
Trump outlined a series of proposals that highlight a toughening of his policies towards Latin America and a reaffirmation of his isolationist vision. Among these, he announced that he plans to reincorporate Cuba on the list of sponsors of terrorism, a change that reverses the decision made by Joe Biden before leaving the White House.
Trump also confirmed that he will classify drug cartels as terrorist organizations, in what he considers a key strategy to strengthen the internal security of the United States.
Trump’s words about the region
Regarding Venezuela, he indicated that his administration would seek to cut off oil imports from the South American country. According to Trump, this decision not only responds to economic objectives, but also to the intention of “weakening the regime of Nicolas Maduro“, making it clear that the energy needs of the United States do not depend on Latin America. “We do not need Latin America for our development. We can and must be self-sufficient”, he stated, highlighting his position of reducing any economic or political dependence on the region.
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Another controversial point was his announcement of a possible increase in tariffs, effective February 1, directed at Mexico and Canada. This increase could generate an increase in the price of goods and services from both countries, with a significant impact on Mexico. TTrump suggested similar measures could apply to China in the following months, aligning itself with its protectionist rhetoric.
Finally, the former president declared that the United States should regain control of the Panama Canalarguing that allowing greater Chinese influence at this strategic point would be a serious mistake. This statement generated an immediate reaction from the Panamanian president, José Raúl Mulino, who described Trump’s words as an unacceptable interference in the sovereign affairs of his country.
Source: Ambito
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