United States foreign policy is about to face a possible significant transition, with current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump scheduled to meet at the White House. Tiago de Aragão, CEO of Arko Internacional, in an interview with CNNhighlighted the main discussion points and potential changes in the American approach to the global scenario.
According to Aragão, China emerges as a point of convergence between the Biden and Trump administrations. “China is one of the points of convergence between the two sides,” said the expert, highlighting that during the Biden administration, conversations with Republicans often began with topics related to the Asian power. Aragão predicts that this approach will continue, with possible changes more in form than in content.
Divergences in foreign policy
Despite agreement on China, other areas of foreign policy may undergo significant changes. The situation in Ukraine is one of the most sensitive points. While the Biden administration has provided constant aid, mainly in armaments, Trump, if he fulfills his campaign promises, could drastically cut this support, representing a radical change in American policy towards the region.
Other topics such as the Palestinian issue, tensions in the South China Sea and relations with Europe may also undergo transformations. Aragão highlights that Europe, a key ally for Biden, may not maintain the same status under a possible Trump administration, considering the tariff and foreign trade projects proposed by the former president.
Global impacts of the transition
The possible change in the American administration has the potential to reconfigure global alliances and strategies. Trump’s more isolationist approach, contrasting with Biden’s multilateral diplomacy, could affect everything from trade agreements to climate and international security commitments.
The meeting between Biden and Trump, scheduled for Wednesday, at 1 pm (Brasília time), at the White House, is eagerly awaited by the international community. Discussions between the two leaders could offer valuable insights into the future of American foreign policy and its impacts on the global stage.
