By John Bonus, Transcript Reporter
As president of the U.S., one of the largest responsibilities is to represent the country on issues of international relations and foreign policy.
On the topic of international relations, Donald Trump takes a stance that conflicts Barack Obama’s tactics. His agenda will likely undo many of the deals and policies that Obama has put in place.
Immigration has been one of the most foreign policy issues Trump’s campaign has addressed.
Trump said he believes that the U.S. needs to take stronger measures in preventing immigration. When he announced his candidacy, he revealed part of his plan includes building a wall across the border between the U.S. and
Mexico and having the Mexican government pay for it.
On the subject of nuclear proliferation and Iran, Trump plans to throw away the Iran Deal. The deal would relieve Iran of $100 billion in international sanctions if it halts its nuclear program.
Trump referred to the deal as, “one of the worst deals I’ve ever seen negotiated in my entire life.”
The Islamic State (IS) is a key issue and Trump has not revealed much about his plan to fight the terrorist organization. He has claimed to have a secret plan that he will not reveal until after his election and that he knows more about IS than U.S. generals do.
He does plan to increase U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria while also working with the military of European and Arab countries.
National security is an issue that Trump will take a big stand on. His policies will include keeping the Guantanamo Bay detention center open and using interrogation tactics like waterboarding on people suspected of terrorism.
Where North Korea is concerned, Trump plans to put pressure on China to urge North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons development program.
In January, Trump told Fox, “China has total control over North Korea. And China should solve that problem. And if they don’t solve the problem, we should make trade very difficult for China.”
Trump plans to continue U.S. support of Israel. He hopes to be a medium in negotiations between Israel and Palestine.
Russia is an issue on which Trump differs greatly from many Americans, especially Republicans.
According to Business Insider, Trump has repeatedly praised Russian President Vladimir Putin. He has suggested that Putin is a better leader than Obama and when Putin praised Trump, he happily received the support.
Trump has heavily criticized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and wants to encourage European countries to put its own pressure on Russia for its attempted intervention in Ukraine.
Cuba is one issue that Trump and Clinton have not differed on this election. Trump will continue what Obama has started in lifting the Cuban embargo and establishing normal diplomatic relations with the country.