After ‘Super Tuesday’ and the withdrawal of an opposing candidate, there are currently many indications in the US that Donald Trump will be re-elected as president in November. As an export state, Upper Austria pays close attention to what is happening in America. What Stefan Pierer, chairman of the Industrial Association, thinks about a possible Trump comeback?
“Inflation destroys the middle class, it destroys everything. It’s unbelievable what’s happening. “He is the worst president in the history of our country,” Donald Trump said towards US President Joe Biden, after he won the Republican primaries in 14 of the 15 states and it became increasingly clear that he has a serious chance made. of winning. To be re-elected as President in November.
Extremely important for export countries such as Upper Austria
Let’s make America great again is the motto of the 77-year-old, who handed over the reins to Biden in January 2021. And now? “It looks like Trump has all the cards in his hand,” says Stefan Pierer. The KTM boss and chairman of the Upper Austrian Industrial Association knows that American development is extremely important for an exporting state like Upper Austria.
What if Trump becomes US president again? “Then things will certainly not become easier for Europe,” says Pierer, who speaks of “major concerns.” At the same time, he also says: “We have to adapt to it.”
Elections in the US more important than elections in the EU
When Pierer is asked about the impact of the upcoming elections and their significance for the sector, he puts the US vote ahead of the EU vote, followed by the National Council. Trump? There are many question marks: “We had already put it behind us. Who knows what he will come up with.”
Source: Krone
I’m Ben Stock, a journalist and author at Today Times Live. I specialize in economic news and have been working in the news industry for over five years. My experience spans from local journalism to international business reporting. In my career I’ve had the opportunity to interview some of the world’s leading economists and financial experts, giving me an insight into global trends that is unique among journalists.
