Back in the Oval Office - What does Trump's second term mean?
Donald Trump has been President of the United States again since January 2025 and is already causing controversy in the first few months of his second term of office. With his "America First" policy, he continues to pursue an agenda that is focused on national interests, while international cooperation often takes a back seat.
Current developments and topics
Immediately after taking office, Trump signed several executive orders aimed at his core issues:
Immigration policy: Stricter measures to control borders and curb illegal migration.
Trade policy: New punitive tariffs on imports, especially from China and Europe, to strengthen the domestic economy.
Climate policy: Withdrawal of environmental protection guidelines and renewed focus on fossil fuels such as oil and gas.
These steps have caused international concern, as they could put a strain on global trade relations on the one hand and weaken climate protection efforts on the other.
Influence on Switzerland
Switzerland is not unaffected by Trump's policies. The USA is one of Switzerland's most important trading partners, particularly in the areas of pharmaceuticals, mechanical engineering and financial services. New punitive tariffs could make exports more difficult and put Swiss companies under pressure.
Trump's attitude towards international organizations such as the UN or the WTO could also influence Switzerland. As the seat of numerous international organizations and an advocate of multilateralism, Switzerland is dependent on a functioning global dialogue. Another challenge lies in the area of climate protection: Trump's policies are in direct opposition to Swiss goals, such as those set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.
In his second election campaign, Donald Trump is once again relying on the well-known slogan "Make America Great Again" (MAGA). The slogan remains the central motto of his campaign and once again shapes his political message.
Photo: Tim Mossholder / Unsplash
Conclusion
Donald Trump's second term in office has already shown in the first few months that it is characterized by national interests and challenges international cooperation. For Switzerland, this means a mixture of risks and the need to adapt its diplomatic and economic relations in order to continue to operate successfully in a global context.
📊 What the naoo community says about Donald Trump's re-election. Our survey shows a clear diversity of opinion:
25% think Trump's re-election is a good decision.
17% are of the opinion that it may not have been a bad choice.
21 % view his presidency critically.
12 % consider the decision to be clearly bad.
24% have no opinion on this topic.
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