FT’s Gideon Rachman: What the world thinks of Harris versus Trump

A Trump victory in the U.S. presidential election would be welcomed by strongman leaders globally, including those in Russia, India, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. His approach to power politics and indifference to democratic norms appeal to these governments, while many European nations and key U.S. allies, including Japan and Ukraine, are wary. A Trump presidency could spark trade tensions, challenge NATO, and intensify global populist movements, creating a more unpredictable international landscape.

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By Gideon Rachman

Strongman leaders around the globe would welcome a victory for the Republican former president

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