制定新路線：川普通過削減聯邦政府「恢復美國」的機會

前總統唐納德·川普在 2024 年大選中取得決定性勝利後，獲得了重塑美國政府的獨特機會

Donald Trump's sweeping victory in the 2024 election has presented him with a unique opportunity to reshape the American economy. One key aspect of his plan involves slashing inefficient government departments, a move that could pave the way for greater economic prosperity and a return of power to local communities.

唐納德·川普 (Donald Trump) 在 2024 年大選中取得壓倒性勝利，為他提供了重塑美國經濟的獨特機會。他計劃的一個關鍵方面涉及削減效率低下的政府部門，此舉可能為更大的經濟繁榮和權力回歸當地社區鋪平道路。

Charting a New Course: Trump’s Chance to ‘Restore America’ by Trimming the Federal Government

制定新路線：川普通過削減聯邦政府「恢復美國」的機會

Following his decisive win in the 2024 election, former President Donald Trump has the unique chance to reshape the U.S. government, using Ron Paul’s “Restore America” plan as his guide. Targeting federal agencies like the Dept. of Education, Dept. of Energy, Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Dept. of Commerce, and Dept. of the Interior for elimination, Trump could pave the way for economic freedom and local empowerment—mirroring bold reforms in Argentina under President Javier Milei. This initiative, focused on reducing excessive government, could counteract the nation’s mounting debt, address flagging educational outcomes, and tackle economic sluggishness.

在 2024 年大選中取得決定性勝利後，前總統唐納德·川普獲得了以羅恩·保羅的“復興美國”計劃為指導重塑美國政府的獨特機會。針對教育部、能源部、住房和城市發展部（HUD）、商務部和內政部等聯邦機構的消除，川普可以為經濟自由和地方自治鋪平道路。米萊總統領導下的阿根廷的大膽改革。這項措施的重點是減少過度的政府，可以抵消國家不斷增加的債務，解決教育成果低迷的問題，並解決經濟低迷的問題。

Revisiting Ron Paul's Vision of Minimalist Government

重溫羅恩保羅的極簡政府願景

Over a decade ago, former U.S. Representative and presidential candidate Ron Paul called for the dissolution of specific federal departments, a proposal that was met with skepticism at the time. However, as the 2024 election cycle approached, Paul's ideas once again gained traction among certain political groups.

十多年前，前美國眾議員、總統候選人羅恩·保羅呼籲解散特定的聯邦部門，這項提議當時遭到了質疑。然而，隨著2024年選舉週期的臨近，保羅的想法再次受到某些政治團體的關注。

One of the departments targeted by Paul's plan is the Department of Education, which was established in 1979. Despite significant increases in funding over the years, standardized test scores and overall student performance have largely plateaued. Paul and his supporters argue that if the federal government were to relinquish control of education and hand it over to the states, it would allow for more localized and adaptable solutions to be implemented, ultimately leading to better educational outcomes.

保羅計畫的目標部門之一是教育部，該部門成立於 1979 年。保羅和他的支持者認為，如果聯邦政府放棄對教育的控制並將其移交給各州，它將允許實施更在地化和適應性更強的解決方案，最終帶來更好的教育成果。

This concept of decentralization is already being implemented in Argentina, where President Javier Milei has shifted funds away from the national education department to stabilize the economy and improve other sectors. While this move has sparked some debate, it also highlights the potential impact of prioritizing local control over federal oversight.

這種權力下放的概念已經在阿根廷實施，總統哈維爾·米萊將資金從國家教育部門轉移到穩定經濟和改善其他部門。雖然此舉引發了一些爭論，但它也凸顯了地方控制優先於聯邦監督的潛在影響。

In the United States, a similar shift could lead to improvements in education as states are empowered to adopt best practices that are tailored to the unique needs of their communities. For instance, states with a strong agricultural presence could prioritize programs that prepare students for careers in farming and food production, while states known for their technological advancements could focus on STEM education and computer science.

在美國，類似的轉變可能會改善教育，因為各州有權採用適合其社區獨特需求的最佳實踐。例如，農業實力雄厚的州可以優先考慮為學生從事農業和食品生產職業做好準備的項目，而以技​​術進步而聞名的州可以重點關注 STEM 教育和電腦科學。

Freeing the Energy Sector to Fuel Economic Independence

釋放能源部門以促進經濟獨立

Another department that has come under fire for its restrictive regulations is the Department of Energy, which was created to steer U.S. energy policies. Some argue that the department's policies hinder economic growth and efforts to achieve energy independence.

另一個因其限制性法規而受到批評的部門是能源部，該部的成立是為了指導美國能源政策。有些人認為，該部門的政策阻礙了經濟成長和實現能源獨立的努力。

If the Trump administration were to propose dismantling the Department of Energy, it could unburden private energy firms and allow them to innovate and compete more freely in the marketplace. By reducing regulations, this strategy could foster a more self-reliant and competitive energy landscape, enabling companies to adapt more quickly to consumer needs.

如果川普政府提議解散能源部，它可以減輕私人能源公司的負擔，並允許它們在市場上更自由地創新和競爭。透過減少監管，這項策略可以培育更自力更生和更具競爭力的能源格局，使企業能夠更快地適應消費者的需求。

Energy independence isn't simply about cutting regulations; it's about enabling competition. With a liberated market, American firms could more readily produce cost-effective domestic energy solutions, benefiting both consumers and national security.

能源獨立不僅意味著減少監管；還意味著能源獨立。這是為了促進競爭。有了自由的市場，美國公司可以更容易生產具有成本效益的國內能源解決方案，從而使消費者和國家安全受益。

Housing and Commerce: Unleashing Local Solutions

住房與商業：釋放本地解決方案

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has also faced criticism for its extensive regulations, which some argue drive up housing costs and limit affordability. If HUD were to be eliminated, private enterprises might be able to create more affordable housing options that respond swiftly to local demand.

住房和城市發展部（HUD）也因其廣泛的監管而面臨批評，一些人認為這些監管推高了住房成本並限制了負擔能力。如果取消住房和城市發展部，私人企業也許能夠創造更多經濟適用房選擇，以迅速回應當地需求。

By eliminating HUD, the Trump administration would allow local markets to tackle housing issues more effectively, addressing both availability and affordability. For example, in areas with a high cost of living, such as major cities on the coasts, private developers could be incentivized to construct more compact and energy-efficient housing units to cater to the needs of first-time homebuyers and families.

透過取消住房和城市發展部，川普政府將允許當地市場更有效地解決住房問題，解決可用性和負擔能力問題。例如，在生活成本較高的地區，例如沿海主要城市，可以激勵私人開發商建造更緊湊、更節能的住房單元，以滿足首次購房者和家庭的需求。

Meanwhile, the Department of Commerce is another federal agency that has been accused of overstepping its bounds with regulations that restrict trade and raise prices for consumers. Removing such barriers could lower costs and expand choices, encouraging businesses to innovate without relying on protectionism.

同時，商務部是另一個被指控越權限制貿易和提高消費者價格的聯邦機構。消除這些障礙可以降低成本並擴大選擇，鼓勵企業在不依賴保護主義的情況下進行創新。

For instance, eliminating tariffs on imported goods could make a wider range of products available at lower prices, benefiting both consumers and businesses that use these goods in their operations. This strategy could also foster greater competition among domestic firms, driving them to improve the quality and efficiency of their products to remain profitable.

例如，取消進口商品關稅可以以更低的價格提供更廣泛的產品，從而使消費者和在營運中使用這些商品的企業受益。這項策略還可以促進國內企業之間更激烈的競爭，促使它們提高產品的品質和效率以保持獲利。

Empowering Environmental Stewardship Through Decentralization

透過權力下放增強環境管理能力

Finally, the Department of the Interior controls vast amounts of land in the United States, but some question whether this equates to efficient or environmentally responsible management. Trump's plan to privatize or return land control to the states could foster better stewardship.

最後，內政部控制美國的大量土地，但有些人質疑這是否等同於有效率或對環境負責的管理。川普的私有化或將土地控制權歸還給各州的計劃可能會促進更好的管理。

As private owners have a strong incentive to preserve the value of their assets, they are likely to manage the land in a way that ensures its long-term health

由於私人所有者有強烈的動機來保護其資產的價值，他們可能會以確保其長期健康的方式管理土地