Trump’s top policy issues

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is promising to shake up Washington, but many of his key policies will require cooperation from Congress

TRADE
“Get tough” on China and renegotiateor scrap international deals that he says hurt U.S.industry – such as North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico,and 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).Economists warn such moves would likely impact U.S. exports and consumer prices

IMMIGRATION
Deport millions of illegal immigrants, construct wall between U.S. and Mexico, and suspend immigration from countries “compromised” by terrorism. Congress could baulk athigh price tag for proposals –estimated at $166 billion

HEALTHCARE
Repeal Affordable Care Act (ACA) – better known as Obamacare. Republicans short of
60-vote Senate majority needed for full repeal, and could face public backlash if they dismantle law that has provided healthcare for millions of Americans

TAX AND SPENDING
Pledging to cut taxes, boost military spending and protect popular health and retirement
programmes – policies sure to increase national debt. Trump likely to get support of Republicans in Congress for tax code overhaul

WALL STREET
Tear up 2010 Dodd-Frank law passed in aftermath of financial crisis. Republican Party wants reinstatement of 1933 Glass-Steagall Act which prohibits commercial banks from engaging in high-risk investment

IS (DAESH)
Says he will “bomb the hell” out of so-called Islamic State but is keeping strategy secret. Will give generals 30 days after taking office to submit their own plans. Favours setting up “safe zones” in Syria rather than taking in refugees fleeing war

RUSSIA
Will have “very good relationship”. Could work with Russia to combat IS and look at lifting Western sanctions imposed on Moscow over Ukraine crisis. Has suggested U.S. might not come to aid of NATO allies who do not meet defence commitments

Source: Wire agencies 

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