they're making the assumption that the rules don't apply to them the same way they do other campaigns, and they may be right, but I do think if there's any place in the country that will penalize the campaign for not putting in the work, it'll be Iowa and New Hampshire," said Republican strategist David Kochel. Though Trump is currently benefiting from name recognition and record in the early stages of the campaign cycle, some argue it may not be enough to win the early primary state without holding more events. Yet, his brief appearance at the famous Steer N' Stein bar drew out the biggest crowd the fair had seen all week. Kim Reynolds or spend all day walking around the fairground and mingling with voters. However, there is a recurring theme in the president's musings on foreign policy a rejection of the idea that the US should shoulder an asymmetric burden in order to maintain international stability (from which it ultimately benefits) and the implication that "self-help" is the path forward.Īs the administration moves beyond its first one hundred days in power, this is perhaps the only consistent principle guiding policymaking in the months and years ahead.At the Iowa State Fair, Trump was the only Republican who didn't participate in the fireside chat with Iowa GOP Gov. Such inconsistencies paired with relative unpredictability of responses make it hard to situate the early policy record within a broader doctrine. The early days of the presidency have also highlighted the divisions within the cabinet, as well as a disconnect between the president and members of his administration. The administration is not shying away from international engagement it has just opted for an approach that prioritises coercion over cooperation. Overall, the experience is disappointing for those who thought that president Trump would be a neo-isolationist. It would be naïve to think these recent changes in attitudes will translate into fixed policy positions, given the number of instances that contradict them. The president also surprised everyone by declaring support for the NATO, despite an extensive campaign record of deeming the alliance obsolete. On the other hand, the growing instability on the Korean peninsula due to North Korean missile tests, has forced Trump to moderate his tone on China. Russia's continuing patronage of the Assad regime does little to help normalise relations.
TRUMPS FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS CODE
Reaching out to old enemies, which was supposed to be a code word for Trump's version of Russia reset, quickly caved under the pressure of multiple investigations of Russia's meddling in the 2016 election and allegations of collusion between Trump campaign associates and the Kremlin. What is painfully missing is a discussion of a more comprehensive and coherent strategy and the next steps in conflict resolution, particularly with regards to the war in Syria.Įqually, the administration's "skinny" budget proposal, which tabled a nearly 10 per cent increase for the Defence Department and 30 per cent cuts to the State Department and the USAID, sent an unequivocal message about the premium placed on hard power rather than diplomacy and foreign assistance.Īnother striking feature of Trump's first 100 days is the significant reversal of the administration's stances on Russia, China and the North American Treaty Organisation (NATO).
So far, the Trump administration's track record has demonstrated a clear embrace of military solutions. Ask Trumps senior advisers about his initial success and you largely hear the. Shortly after Donald J Trump's inauguration, the White House published a foreign policy manifesto which listed three key objectives - rebuilding the military, forming new partnerships and alliances, and escalating the fight against terrorism. Trump appeared to lower expectations last week by tweeting about the 'ridiculous standard' of the first 100 days.
Gorana Grgic: Trump, the short-term thinker If those costs of production are no longer tax deductible, companies will have no excuse not to put Americans first. The simplicity of the DBCFT might put many tax lawyers and accountants out of work, but it would provide a boon for lower-paid jobs given the incentive to shift costs to the US.Ĭurrently it is cheaper to make goods in China and export them to the US now. Their US sales would be taxed in the US regardless - the only deductions permitted against those US sales would be for costs (such as wages) incurred in the US. It wouldn't matter where Google or Ford choose to locate their management, their intellectual capital or their so-called production. The place of consumption doesn't readily shift, so nations would have more freedom to set whatever corporate tax rates they desired.
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