Election result and its impact on various countries—case of the USA

The win in a US presidential election affects not only voters in America but also people from all over the world. Ideas from the White House can spread to international relations, business deals, as well as even security. Well then, how does the outcome of US elections impact others? Let’s break it down.

Shifts in Foreign Policy

Probably one of the most obvious outputs of a US election result is the change of guard in foreign policy. Administrations are seen as having entirely different agendas. For instance, the Obama administration took a more diplomacy and multilateralism approach, for example, the Iran nuclear deal. However, President Trump laid more stress on the ‘administration first’ policy and has focused on a more protectionist policy and hostile relations with the former allies.

When a new president has assumed power, countries around the globe will be forced to change their ways of operating. For instance, if the US wants to pull out troops or minimise its forces in some regions, friends in Europe might feel confused about their security interests. On the other hand, nations such as China or Russia might see a window of opportunity if they think that the USA is unwilling to act.

Economic Implications

The US economy is among the biggest in the world, and any change in the status of the US economy affects other economies worldwide. The change of guard also means changes in export and import policies, tariffs and volumes, and various economic initiatives. For example, the previous administration issued a trade war with China, issuing tariffs that disrupted supply chains around the world. Exporters saw the effect, and many nations had to begin reassessing their economies as a result.

However, a new administration that comes to power and is pro-free trade can provide countries with opportunities for seeking to enhance their relations of trade with the US. For instance, the Biden administration has shown readiness to invest in trade provisions that will help Asian and Latin American nations.

Climate change and its relation with global efforts

Climate change is another area whereby the outcome of the elections in the United States has a very profound implication. It is a fact that the US contributes quite significantly to carbon footprints, and its actions make or mar global climate change initiatives. In the area of climate, thus, the Biden administration has re-engaged the United States with global efforts to address climate change and specifically has rejoined the Paris Agreement. This move ensured that other nations put hard effort into preparations they failed to do, knowing that America was back on the field.

On the other hand, when Trump thought to properly dissolve the Paris Agreement, it was interpreted as the US was relinquishing its climatic power on the international stage. Those who had started to push for environmental policies met a challenge on how they would keep up since the US pulled out of support.

Human Rights and Democracy

The US has long considered itself a defender of freedom and the author of human rights. However, the approach can alter dramatically from one administration to another. The author also notes that a new president with this new political focus may choose to emphasise human rights in international politics and, thus, adopt respective pressure on human rights-shy nations. For example, the Biden administration has been loud about supporting democracy in the regimes in Myanmar or Belarus.

On the other hand, a government that emphasizes particular policy goals disregards human rights concerning the state’s strategic partners. This somehow can encourage oppressive governments, especially those on the receiving end of FDI from the US, to know very well that they will not be severely punished.