Wall Street opened with strong optimism following the recent US presidential election, which saw Donald Trump win. The Dow Jones increased by 3.11%, reaching 43,528.52 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 1.81% and 1.95%, respectively. This market momentum reflects investors' positive expectations regarding the new administration.
“The United Nations stands ready to work with the new administration to address global challenges,” said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, highlighting the importance of international cooperation.
With his victory in Alaska, Trump consolidated his success by reaching 279 electoral votes. This result marks a significant return for the Republican Party, since a Republican candidate has not won the popular vote since 2004. Trump currently stands at 51% of the vote against Kamala Harris' 47%. European People’s Party Chairman Manfred Weber commented on the importance of keeping European and American democracies united to ensure peace and prosperity. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. reused a viral meme to celebrate his father’s victory.
“This campaign has been historic,” Trump said in his victory speech, vowing to keep his promises and pursue an ambitious political mission.
Trump’s victory represents a significant turning point in American politics. With his plans to tackle illegal immigration and promote tax cuts, the new president intends to usher in what he calls a “new golden age” for the United States. Trump thus becomes the 47th president of the United States and the first to serve two non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. His ability to overcome scandal and controversy has made him a resilient leader, but he will now face challenges unprecedented in the contemporary political landscape. With attention focused on the changes that will follow this election, many observers are wondering how domestic and foreign political dynamics will evolve under Trump. It will be interesting to see how these choices will affect not only the United States but also global relations in the years to come.
Trump’s Tariff Plans: A Day-One Agenda Against Drug and Human Trafficking In a bold move to combat drug and human smuggling, President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose significant tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China immediately after his inauguration on January 20.
Government Unveils “Get Britain Working” Initiative to Combat Unemployment In a bid to rejuvenate the UK job market, the government has introduced its ambitious “Get Britain Working” initiative, promising extensive reforms aimed at reducing the benefits bill and increasing employment.