Pakistan-US Relations Face Big Test Ahead
Growing scrutiny of US President Donald Trump's business dealings and those of his family could create challenges for Pakistan by affecting the administration's trade diplomacy, according to South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman.
Growing scrutiny of US President Donald Trump's business dealings and those of his family could create challenges for Pakistan by affecting the administration's trade diplomacy, according to South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman.
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Kugelman remarked the anticipated Democratic control of Congress could lead to greater oversight and investigations into the business activities of Trump and his family, potentially complicating the administration's approach to trade diplomacy. 5 Ways Trump's Midterm Loss Could Affect Pakistan.
He remarked such developments would not be good news for Pakistan. It has relied considerably on business and trade ties with the Trump administration.
Kugelman cautioned that climbed congressional scrutiny could affect the administration's ability to pursue its commercial and trade engagements, potentially creating complications for countries such as Pakistan that have invested in strengthening economic relations with Washington.
Democrats could investigate potential conflicts of interest involving Trump's cryptocurrency ventures, particularly World Liberty Financial, foreign investments from UAE and other Gulf investors, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners and its Middle Eastern funding. Other areas of scrutiny could include Donald Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital, potential foreign influence, and whether Trump family businesses received favorable administration contracts, loans, or other federal benefits. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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