Staff Reports
After a stunning landslide of 312 electoral votes, President-elect Donald Trump has sent shivers down the spines of war-mongers and cash-happy nations that have been looting the U.S. for way too long. Some world leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, have apparently decided that flattery is the best policy in this new era of American leadership. It’s quite a sight to see global power players grovel before the 47th president, and the reason is as clear as day: Trump knows how to negotiate like a boss.
European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has quickly realized that it might be wiser to buy American energy products instead of continuing to fund Russian aggression with European dollars. She seems to be nudging Trump towards a deal that would replace Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) with American LNG. The allure of cheaper energy and lower prices is a compelling pitch. It’s a win-win: Europe gets its energy from an ally rather than a foe, and America gets a boost in economic power.
This new dynamics opens up plenty of interesting potential for Trump with leaders like Putin. Imagine Trump leveraging Von Der Leyen’s sudden enthusiasm for American energy to negotiate on various international issues, from the big players like BRICS to smaller theatre pieces like the ongoing concerns in Ukraine. There’s no doubt Trump is already mapping out how he can use this to redefine America’s role on the world stage, something that has been sorely lacking under past administrations.
In the meanwhile, across the pond in France, there might be some keener tactics at play with the imminent departure of Macron. If it plays out as many in conservative circles hope, Trump could find himself delighted waving goodbye to France’s overly progressive president and welcoming the likes of Marine Le Pen into the fold. A shift to leadership that aligns more closely with his own views would certainly make future negotiations less of a headache.
Closer to home, in Canada, Trump will still have to contend with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. With Trudeau’s popularity waning and the rise of opposition figure Pierre Poilievre, the opportunity for Trump to foster a relationship with the potential new Canadian leadership arises. Should Poilievre win over Trudeau in 2025, it could lead to better relations and smoother negotiations on trade and energy policies. Until then, expect the same old back-and-forth between Trump and Trudeau as they volley their criticisms across the border.
From France’s President Emmanuel Macron to Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, sweet little letters were pouring left and right. One may wonder why such flattery is being pumped out to our 47th president, and what follows…https://t.co/inXz878h33 pic.twitter.com/ZK7HlDfJkt
— 🇺🇸🇺🇸Red White and True News🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@RWTNews) December 15, 2024
Lastly, Trump’s heavy hand doesn’t stop at the U.S.-Canada border. In Mexico, new President Claudia Sheinbaum appears eager to embrace a tougher stance on immigration, which would definitely resonate with Trump’s agenda. If Sheinbaum’s willingness to back Trump on deportation policies is genuine, it could pave the way for a cooperative relationship between the two leaders. Trump’s threats of tariffs over unsatisfactory progress on immigration issues have a way of getting leaders to fall in line, and Sheinbaum’s remarks suggest she’s ready to play ball.
Ultimately, there’s a noticeable shift underway, with Trump’s unyielding approach to foreign relations making foreign leaders reconsider their tactics. Rather than continuing the trend of appeasing adversaries, countries seem poised to partner with America as equals, all thanks to a president who doesn’t shy away from showing strength. The world might just keep spinning in a whole new direction with Trump back in the driver’s seat.
