Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election could lead to significant changes in US trade policy, the fight against climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles (EVs), taxes and immigration.
Although some of his proposals require congressional approval, here is a look at the policies the 47th President of the United States of America plans to implement during his second four-year term:
Donald Trump has proposed imposing tariffs of 10% or more on all goods imported into the United States, a move aimed at eliminating the trade deficit. But critics say the move would lead to higher prices for U.S. consumers and global economic instability.
He also wants to be able to set higher customs duties on countries imposing duties on American imports, threatening to tax certain imported cars up to 200%, particularly from Mexico.
Donald Trump also suggested that allies like the European Union could also face higher customs duties.
China is particularly targeted. It proposes to phase out Chinese imports of products such as electronics, steel and pharmaceuticals over a four-year period. It seeks to ban Chinese companies from owning U.S. real estate and infrastructure in the energy and technology sectors.
Donald Trump has said that the term “tariffs” is his favorite and that he sees them as sources of revenue for the state.
Donald Trump has pledged to restore policies he adopted during his first term to combat illegal border crossings and implement sweeping new restrictions.
He plans to limit asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border and launch the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, which would likely trigger legal challenges and opposition Democrats in Congress.
He also discusses the use of the National Guard and, if necessary, federal troops, without ruling out the idea of detention centers to process people for deportation.
Donald Trump wants to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to foreign parents, calling into question the interpretation of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, and could revoke the protected status of certain populations, such as Haitians or Venezuelans .
He plans to reinstate the “travel ban” that limits the entry into the United States of people from majority-Muslim countries, a controversial measure from his first term.
Donald Trump promises to increase US production of fossil fuels by easing the process of permitting drilling on federal lands and encouraging the construction of new gas pipelines. He said he would reauthorize oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
It remains to be seen whether the oil industry will follow suit and increase production at a time when oil and gas prices are relatively low.
He said he would again withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accords, a framework aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, and support increased energy production nuclear.
He also wants to revisit the mandates imposed by the Joe Biden administration regarding electric vehicles and other policies aimed at reducing vehicle emissions.
According to him, the United States must increase its energy production to remain competitive in the development of artificial intelligence systems.
In addition to his trade and energy programs, Donald Trump has promised to reduce federal regulations that he considers restrictive for job creation. He's committed to keeping the sweeping 2017 tax cut in effect, and his team is considering a new round of tax cuts for individuals and businesses beyond those passed during his first mandate.
He proposes reducing the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% for companies that manufacture their products in the United States.
He said he would seek legislation to end the imposition of tips and overtime to help servers and other service industry workers. He has pledged not to tax or cut Social Security benefits.
The Republican also said that as president he would pressure the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but would not demand it.
Most, if not all, of his tax proposals would require congressional action. Budget analysts have warned that the slew of tax cuts will balloon the federal debt.
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The end of diversity programs
Donald Trump has pledged to force American universities to “defend American tradition and Western civilization” and to eliminate programs affecting diversity. He wants to ask the Justice Department to take action against schools that practice affirmative action.
In primary and secondary schools, Donald Trump intends to support programs authorizing parents to use public funds for private or religious education.
He also intends to abolish the federal Department of Education, and let the states take control of the sector.
Donald Trump appointed three justices to the United States Supreme Court who were part of the group that successfully overturned Roe v. Wade, hitherto enshrined in the constitution, on abortion. It is likely that he will again appoint federal judges who will continue on this path.
At the same time, he said a ban on abortion was not necessary, and that the problem should be addressed at the state level. He said he considered that the ban on abortion beyond six weeks, favored by some Republicans, was too strict and that any law should include exceptions in cases of rape, incest and health problems in the mother. .
Donald Trump said he would not try to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone after the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit against the government's attempt to control its sale.
He supports policies in favor of in vitro fertilization (IVF), contraception and prenatal care.
Donald Trump has been critical of US support for Ukraine in Russia's war, and said he could end it in 24 hours if elected, although he did not specify how he would achieve this. He suggested that Ukraine could cede some of its territories for a peace deal, an idea that Ukraine continues to reject.
He also said that, under his presidency, the United States would completely rethink the “purpose of NATO and the mission of NATO.” He expressed support for Israel in the Gaza war but urged the country to end its offensive. He can be expected to continue the policy of the Joe Biden administration regarding the supply of weapons to Israel. At the same time, he will probably commit to normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, a goal he pursued during his first term.
Donald Trump has said that if he becomes president, he will “end the suffering and destruction in Lebanon” but has not indicated how he plans to do so.
He suggested building a “steel dome,” a missile defense shield similar to Israel’s, over the United States.
He also floated the idea of sending armed forces to Mexico to fight cartels and using the US Navy to form a blockade of the country and stem fentanyl smuggling.
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Investigate enemies, help allies
Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to use intelligence agencies to investigate his political enemies, including election officials, lawyers and those who fund political parties.
On the same subject, he indicated that he was considering appointing a special prosecutor to investigate Joe Biden, although he did not specify on what basis.
He also indicated that he could dismiss any magistrate who did not follow his directives, a measure which would violate the principle of judicial independence.
Donald Trump intends to amnesty all those who were arrested for crimes related to the assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
In addition to criminal investigations, he has indicated his intention to use government powers to punish those he considers his critics, including television networks.
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Purge of the federal bureaucracy
Donald Trump intends to put an end to what he calls “the deep state”, that is to say civil servants who, according to him, have their own agenda, through a decree that would give him the possibility of firing thousands of workers. This decision will likely be challenged in court.
Billionaire Elon Musk, a powerful supporter of Donald Trump, could be appointed to head a commission responsible for carrying out a financial audit of the government. He did not provide details on how this instance would work. The government is already under scrutiny by bodies such as the Office of Management and Budget as well as investigators at federal agencies.
Donald Trump would pursue whistleblowers, who are generally protected by law, and would set up an independent body responsible for “monitoring” American intelligence agencies.
