Trump has criticized the "establishment" for flourishing while blue collar workers were losing jobs as American business were outsourcing manufacturing or hiring foreign workers to cut costs.
"However, Trump wouldn't be Trump if he did not offer a recipe for tackling challenges" which the US faces, the analyst said. "He called it America First. This is what it boils down to: the United States will abandon excessive international commitments and multilateral free trade zones, which infringe upon the interests of Americans in favor of globalization."
Mirzayan noted that some American companies operating overseas might be against Trump's policies, but they risk sparking public discontent. Some have already dropped plans to outsource production to Mexico. Earlier this year, Ford Motor Co abandoned a plan to build a car factory in San Luis Potosi after Trump called it an "absolute disgrace."
"When it comes to foreign policy, Trump has reiterated that he was determined to abandon the idea of changing regimes and forcing US values [on other nations] since this strategy has turned out to be too costly, inefficient and counterproductive, as evidenced by latest developments in the Middle East and in Washington's relations with Moscow," the analyst said.
Trump said that he will strive to cultivate friendship and goodwill in international relations, underscoring that his team understands that all countries have a right to put their national interests first. He further noted that instead of imposing America's lifestyle, the Trump team will "let it shine as an example for everyone to follow."
"Trump wants to turn a successful America into a role model for the rest of the world," Mirzayan concluded. "This is a very sound strategy, but it is hard to implement."
Never miss a story again — sign up to our Telegram channel and we'll keep you up to speed!
