Trump the Price Setter, Mexico the Price Taker

About this episode

Mariana discusses the implications of the Trump presidency on Mexico and the Americas with guest Alan Stoga.

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Alan Stoga, former partner of Henry Kissinger and Chairman of the Tallberg Foundations, about the historical consequences of the Trump presidency, how the world we grow up in is morphing, and what is likely to be America’s role in this new world. They also discuss how countries like Mexico will not only have to learn how to adapt to this new context but also recognize that President Trump will not shy away from merging economic, commercial, military and security tools to achieve his desired outcomes. Lastly, they discern how the Don-Roe Doctrine is different (or similar) to the traditional U.S. approach towards Latin America, and how, in this context, China's presence in the Americas might be challenged.

People in this episode

Host: Mariana

Guest: Alan Stoga

Topics covered

• Trump presidency
• Mexico's adaptation
• economic tools
• military and security
• Don-Roe Doctrine
• China's presence in the Americas

Keywords

• Trump
• Mexico
• Alan Stoga
• Don-Roe Doctrine
• China
• Latin America
• economic tools
• military
• security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tallberg Foundations

Places: Mexico, America, China, Latin America

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