Summary
- New Zealand’s center-right government’s foreign policy interests are likely best served by Democratic candidate Kamala Harris winning the U.S. presidential election.
- Harris supports a more traditional US foreign policy agenda, which aligns with New Zealand’s goals for strengthening alignment with the US.
- Trump’s nationalist approach and opposition to multilateral institutions may negatively impact New Zealand’s voice on international issues.
- The outcome of the US election will have a significant impact on New Zealand’s foreign policy choices and relations with global powers.