The election of Donald J. Trump to the US presidency for a second term has brought about a number of starkly contrasting reactions about its implications and possible consequences. While in the GCC states, the resonance has been mostly positive, suggesting a readiness to engage in a series of deals with the renowned businessman and dealmaker-turned President, there are deep levels of concern in Europe concerning potential tariffs on imports to the US and the future US position on the Ukraine crisis. This brief, a collaboration by the research staff of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), takes a quick look at some of those reactions and the repercussions that can be expected.
The election of Donald J. Trump to the US presidency for a second term has brought about a number of starkly contrasting reactions about its implications and possible consequences. While in the GCC states, the resonance has been mostly positive, suggesting a readiness to engage in a series of deals with the renowned businessman and dealmaker-turned President, there are deep levels of concern in Europe concerning potential tariffs on imports to the US and the future US position on the Ukraine crisis. This brief, a collaboration by the research staff of the Gulf Research Center (GRC), takes a quick look at some of those reactions and the repercussions that can be expected.
