Progressive political parties worldwide must pay heed to the resounding mandate Donald Trump received in the recent US election. The President-elect’s victory is a testament to deep discontent with the establishment, failed policies, and rhetoric that have widened inequalities and led to stagnation. Progressives must listen to the concerns and aspirations of the forgotten middle class and working class, especially in rural areas, who feel left behind by globalization and technological change. Parties must champion economically just and inclusive policies that create opportunities for all, while addressing concerns about immigration, trade, and national identity.