The global community is reportedly concerned about the potential emergence of another leader like President Donald Trump after the end of his term in 2029.
The New York Times reported that given these concerns, international allies are forging trade partnerships and security alliances independent of the United States, with the European Union and South American nations recently establishing a significant trade zone.
Ian Goldin, a professor at Oxford, told the Times that he believes Trump's MAGA following and its motivations — rooted in economic insecurity and inequality — will persist beyond Trump's presidency.
“The MAGA base and JD Vance will still be around long after Trump’s gone,” Goldin said. 'No matter who next occupies the White House, the conditions that propelled the 'Make America Great Again' movement — widening inequality and economic insecurity — remain. For the rest of the world, there is still a worry, he said, that there could be 'another Trump in the future'," he said.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently suggested the development of new transportation networks to improve access to international markets beyond the U.S. Canada is in talks to become part of Europe's military expansion to lessen its dependence on the U.S.
Meanwhile, the UK and the European Union are collaborating to finalize a defense agreement.
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The Times also highlighted concerns among institutions regarding a potential brain drain, as both American and international researchers seek grants, job opportunities, and academic freedom in other places.
Orville Schell, a director at the Asia Society, said: “This is a revolution dedicated to destroying not only policies but institutions."
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