The first year of US President Donald Trump's presidency has been marked by harsh rhetoric, military pressure, and large-scale trade restrictions in the international arena.
Modern.az reports that during the year, threats of military escalation and the imposition of high tariffs against a number of countries were brought to the agenda.
Venezuela - The capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, the imposition of temporary governance in the country, the blockade of oil tankers, and strikes against vessels involved in drug trafficking.
Iran - Strikes on nuclear facilities, rhetoric supporting protesters, and the threat of imposing a 25 percent tariff on states continuing trade with Iran.
Greenland - Demands for the island's purchase or annexation to the US, threats of force, mass protests in the European Union amid 10-25 percent tariffs, and military-political pressure.
China and Taiwan - 10-30 percent trade tariffs, threats to increase tariffs up to 100 percent due to China's large-scale military exercises (temporary ceasefire in October 2025).
Canada and Mexico - 25 percent tariffs, partial suspension and re-imposition of tariffs, as well as statements regarding a possible “merger”.
Yemen, Somalia, Syria, Iraq, Nigeria - Hundreds of airstrikes against terrorist groups, the launch of new special operations.
Colombia - Threats regarding the possibility of military operations due to drug trafficking.
Cuba and Panama - Harsh statements regarding intervention and control over strategic channels.
Gaza Strip and Israel - A fragile ceasefire, plans for the displacement of Palestinians have caused protests from Arab countries.
Within 1 year, Trump expanded the scale of military operations more than his predecessors. Although Washington declared that it dictated rules through both force and diplomatic means, the risk of major regional and global conflicts in the world has significantly increased.
