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Political commentators say that the election of Donald Trump is something they have never seen before in their decade-long careers. Nor have the political leaders all around the world. He set his own agendas, which have brought the United States to a unique moment of opportunity, where every foreign relation can be redefined. An 180-degree change in the US-Russia relation alone is enough to make a mark in history. It is evident from the actions and cabinet selection of the President-elect, that the United States would be a different beast under the Trump administration, which poses unique risks and opportunities for traders and investors all around the world. In this special series, we at FxWirePro track key developments in the United States under the new administration and provide our readers all the news and in-depth analysis which can make a difference.

US under Trump Series

US under Trump Series: Mexico urges its companies not to bid for Trump wall

Mar 20, 2017 06:14 am UTC| Commentary

The rift between the United States and its smaller neighbor continues to deepen over Trump wall, despite recent favorable comments from US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross and trade adviser Peter Navarro. Mr. Ross said that...

US under Trump Series

US under Trump Series: President Trump picks up fight with Germany over NATO payments

Mar 20, 2017 05:35 am UTC| Commentary

Throughout his Presidential campaign, Donald Trump has been critical of NATO, calling it obsolete and unfair. He said that NATO agenda does not include fighting against terrorism and many of its members are not keeping to...

US under Trump Series

Can Silicon Valley's autocrats save democracy?

Mar 20, 2017 01:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

In late February, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg published an essay that laid out the social networks vision for the coming years. The 5,700-word document, immediately dubbed a manifesto, was his most...

US under Trump Series

US under Trump Series: Budget proposals of President Trump

Mar 17, 2017 11:33 am UTC| Commentary Economy

US President Donald Trump released his budget proposals for 2018 and it looks just as he said it might. Among $3.9 trillion US budget, only 27 percent or about $1.1 trillion is under discretionary segment and rest is...

US under Trump Series

What's the purpose of President Trump's Navy?

Mar 14, 2017 07:21 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

President Trump visited Newport News at the beginning of March to deliver a speech aboard the soon-to-be commissioned USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier. It provided a timely reminder of his campaign pledge that he would...

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US under Trump Series: Trump failed to clarify strategy on Assad

Mar 13, 2017 08:31 am UTC| Commentary

Speaking to the Fox and Friends last month, US President Donald Trump gave himself a C when it comes to effective communication. He has probably judged himself right as his government has so far failed to send a clear...

US under Trump Series

US under Trump Series: Trump failed to clarify strategy on Assad

Mar 13, 2017 08:31 am UTC| Commentary

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