Countries Watching the U.S. Election Closely
The voting for the U.S. presidential election is underway, and the whole world is watching this highly anticipated event. However, a few countries are paying especially close attention to the outcome, as Washington's relationship with them may depend on who comes to power.
According to U.S. media outlet CNBC, the results of this election could affect the state of war and peace in certain parts of the world, along with significant economic matters. This election is particularly crucial for countries like Ukraine and Russia in Europe, and China in Asia.
China is following the U.S. presidential election with the utmost concern, as it is America’s biggest economic rival. Republican candidate Donald Trump has already declared that, if elected, he will increase tariffs, particularly targeting China. Analysts believe this move could intensify the "trade war."
China’s trade has been showing signs of slowing down recently, so they may prefer a scenario where Trump does not return to power. However, it’s still unclear what exactly would happen if Kamala Harris were to win.
Russia and Ukraine are also closely watching the U.S. election. Both of these war-torn nations are monitoring to see if Trump wins. Analysts suggest that a Trump victory might reduce U.S. support for Ukraine, impacting the ongoing conflict. Trump himself has claimed he could end the war in "24 hours" if he wished, hinting he may cut off aid and push Ukraine to negotiate with Russia, potentially ceding some territories to Moscow.
If Kamala Harris wins, it is expected that U.S. support for Ukraine will continue as before.
Meanwhile, Middle Eastern countries like Israel and Iran are also eyeing the U.S. election results. If Trump wins, U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East could shift significantly. While both candidates have voiced support for Israel and warned Iran, Trump is particularly favored by Israelis, having declared himself a "protector" of Israel.
During his first term, Trump was very popular among Israelis, and he currently holds an edge over Harris on Israel-related issues, according to polls. Analysts believe a Trump win could spell trouble for Iran, as he may grant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu permission to strike Iran's nuclear program—a decision that current President Joe Biden vetoed. If Harris wins, she is likely to follow Biden’s approach.
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