"The hegemonism of Donald Trump's administration: a blow to multilateralism"

Abstract

As part of the chauvinistic and anti-globalizing "America first" conception, Donald Trump is moving forward with the imposition of a model of bilateral treaties where America's own interests prevail. Washington disrupts international agreements and, with it, economic multilateralism patiently woven by intergovernmental organizations since the end of World War II. By virtue of the size of the U.S. economy and its strong integration into North America, if it is the first link to break, it will end up affecting the rest of the international system, with irreversible consequences for it, such as the drop in activity rising prices and impoverishment. It is therefore essential to maintain an environment of multilateral agreements between the world's major economies and thus create a stable international order that diminishes power relations, curbs the arms race and eliminates conflicts International.