A Trump victory in the US election would accelerate the structural shifts that are a major challenge for Europe including rising protectionism, reduced export opportunities to China and the US, and the need to spend more on defence at a time when fiscal positions are strained. However, we suspect that the short-term macroeconomic consequences would be smaller than many fear.
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