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Trump's Re-election and its Implications for Chile
Analysis of the potential impact of a second Trump presidency on Chilean politics and economy.
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United StatesChileCasa BlancaNaciones UnidasPartido Demócrata
Donald TrumpHeraldo MuñozMichelle BacheletRicardo LagosKamala HarrisJavier MileiCristián Valdivieso
- Could Trump be more radical in a second term?
- A second Trump term would likely be more radical due to his stronger control of Congress and the Supreme Court, leading to an administration with fewer constraints. Chile should adopt a pragmatic approach and maintain a respectful relationship.
- What is the impact of a new Trump mandate on Chile?
- A second Trump term could impact Chile through potential changes to the Visa Waiver program, increased support for Argentina's interests, and pressure related to Chile's trade with China.
- One possibility is a resurgence of the trade dispute between the US and China.
- A renewed trade dispute between the US and China could negatively impact Chile's economy due to its openness to global trade. However, Chile's network of free trade agreements offers some protection.
- Could Chilean progressivism draw any lessons from the US election result, given that Trump advanced among minorities and the Democrats seem to have retreated?
- The Chilean left should learn from the Democratic Party's shortcomings by focusing on practical economic concerns alongside broader social issues to connect with everyday citizens.
- At the political level, how does Trump's return to the White House influence, above all at a time when different Chilean political sectors are preparing for presidential elections in 2025?
- Trump's victory might embolden Chile's conservative right, though their influence has recently waned. The situation in the US isn't directly transferable to Chile's political context.