Donald Trump has officially taken office again, marking a significant moment in US politics. His return raises questions about future policies and trade.
Washington DC: So, guess what? Donald Trump is back as President! He was sworn in again, and it’s a big deal. This time, he’s the 47th President, taking over from Joe Biden.
It’s been four years since he left office. Remember, he lost to Biden in 2020. But now, he’s back, and Vice President JD Vance is with him. They’re ready to roll.
Trump beat Kamala Harris in the recent election. Biden was supposed to run again but decided not to due to health issues. So, Harris stepped in as the Democratic candidate.
Trump has strong ties to Scotland. He owns a couple of golf courses there, including Turnberry. His mom was from the Isle of Lewis, so he’s got roots!
Now that he’s back, people are buzzing about what he might do next. There’s talk of a 20% tariff on foreign goods. That could shake things up in trade.
During his first term, he put tariffs on Scotch whisky, which really hit exports hard. Those tariffs were paused but are set to come back in 2026 unless he changes his mind.
The International Monetary Fund is worried, saying his policies could mess with the global economy. They think it might lead to more trade tensions and disrupt supply chains.
After supporting Harris in the election, Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, said he’d meet Trump if he visits. He wants to chat about avoiding those trade tariffs.
