
The CDU foreign policy expert Jürgen Hardt talks about possible changes of course by the USA under Trump in Iran, Ukraine and in trade policy.
In the podcast, CDU foreign policy expert Jürgen Hardt expresses hope for a changed US policy under Trump regarding Iran, the Ukraine war and joint tariffs against China.
AI-generated summary
Upcoming negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the USA as well as discussions about Trump's future foreign and trade policy.
Will the new Democratic majorities in Congress or the desire for a lasting positive foreign policy legacy lead Donald Trump to adopt a different policy on Iran and in dealing with Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine? At least that's what the foreign policy spokesman for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Jürgen Hardt, is hoping for.
He sees the possibility that the USA and Iran can both find an end to the military conflict while saving face - and the possibility that the US President will provide Ukraine with stronger and more steady support in the negotiations with Russia. “America wants to be on the right side in the end.” Negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the USA are scheduled for next week.
Hardt also hopes that Europe will be more responsive to Trump's customs policy and suggests that the USA and Europe unite on trade policy towards China. “Together we can demand and enforce better, clear, binding regulations from China.” In this episode he discusses with the hosts how justified these hopes are.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the USA next week
Very likely · Within days

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