Former President Donald Trump’s significant victory in the recent American elections has generated intense debate in the United States, raising questions about a possible ideological realignment of the country towards a deeper right. Christopher Garmam, executive director for the Americas at the Eurasia group, offers a detailed analysis of the implications of this result for Brazil.
According to Garmam, the explanation for Trump’s triumph is more rooted in economic factors than sociological ones. “The United States, several countries in Europe and other parts of the world have been suffering from a post-Covid-19 inflationary outbreak,” says the expert. This situation has generated widespread concern about the cost of living, leading the electorate to vote for change.
Impact on Brazil-US relations
The analyst foresees possible difficulties in diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States, given the different ideological positions between President Lula and Donald Trump. Furthermore, Brazil may face challenges in the commercial sphere.
However, Garmam emphasizes that the biggest repercussion of Trump’s victory for Brazil is in the economic area. The Republican’s policies and election promises, especially regarding trade protectionism, immigration and tax issues, could increase inflation in the American economy and reduce growth in both the US and China.
Challenging economic scenario
The scenario projected by Garmam includes a stronger dollar and a weaker real, which could hamper the Brazilian Central Bank’s ability to reduce interest rates at the end of next year. This situation is particularly worrying for the Lula government, considering the 2026 presidential elections.
“The great repercussion of a Trump victory is in the potential to reduce economic growth on the eve of a presidential election, not in the political area”, concludes the executive director of Eurasia, highlighting the importance of considering global economic impacts in strategies political and economic policies in Brazil.
This content was originally published in Christopher Garmam: What explains Trump’s victory and what does it mean for Brazil? on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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