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As Donald Trump reasserts his influence on U.S. policy and global affairs, America finds itself at a crossroads. America Under Trump is a deep-dive series by EconoTimes, analyzing the sweeping economic, social, and geopolitical shifts under his leadership. From trade wars and tax reforms to foreign policy and domestic unrest, this series explores the impact of Trump's decisions on markets, businesses, and everyday citizens. Through expert analysis, data-driven insights, and exclusive commentary, we unpack the lasting effects of Trump’s governance on the future of America and the world.

US under Trump Series

Kash Patel’s ‘Explosive Entry’ to X Sparks Political Frenzy: ‘Watch Out, Critics!’ Reactions Pour In

Dec 01, 2024 19:23 pm UTC| Politics

Kash Patel, a prominent figure from the Trump administration, has officially joined the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Known for his roles in the Department of Defense and national security, Patels...

US under Trump Series

John Bolton Slams Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel: ‘Unqualified and Dangerous’ Stuns MAGA Base in Explosive Callout

Dec 01, 2024 19:18 pm UTC| Politics

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has openly criticized President-elect Donald Trumps nomination of Kash Patel as FBI Director, calling on the Senate to reject the controversial pick. Bolton, a long-time...

US under Trump Series

Explosive Emails Rock Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary Bid: ‘Despicably Low!’ Critics and Conservatives Clash Over Controversial Nomination

Dec 01, 2024 09:54 am UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trumps decision to nominate Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense has ignited fierce debate, with critics questioning his qualifications and past conduct. The controversy deepened after The New York...

US under Trump Series

‘Elon Musk’s MAGA Takeover’: Democratic Strategist Warns GOP Faces Shocking Power Shift with ‘Unstoppable’ Influence

Dec 01, 2024 09:52 am UTC| Politics

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of social media platform X, has become a formidable force in Republican politics, according to Democratic strategist Chai Komanduri. Musks alignment with President-elect Donald...

US under Trump Series

‘Excellent Conversation’ or Empty Promises? Trudeau’s Mar-a-Lago Dinner With Trump Sparks Backlash Over Tariff Threats

Dec 01, 2024 09:49 am UTC| Politics

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described his meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as an excellent conversation, despite lingering tensions over proposed tariffs. The two leaders met Friday night at Trumps...

US under Trump Series

Kid Steals the Spotlight at Trump-Trudeau Dinner: ‘The Real Star’ Stirs Online Frenzy Over Candid Photo

Dec 01, 2024 09:41 am UTC| Politics

A high-stakes dinner at Mar-a-Lago between President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took an unexpected turn when a photobombing child inadvertently became the center of attention. The candid...

US under Trump Series

Bombshell Legal Debate: ‘Trump’s Trials Could Have Been Game-Changers!’ Claims Former Federal Prosecutor in Jaw-Dropping Analysis

Dec 01, 2024 09:29 am UTC| Politics

Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig delivered a scathing analysis of Donald Trumps legal proceedings on CNNs The Michael Smerconish Show. Honig suggested that the Department of Justice (DOJ) could have acted earlier to...

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Economy

German Auto Suppliers Turn Bearish as Investment and Jobs Shift Overseas

Germanys automotive suppliers are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the industrys outlook, with more companies expecting business conditions to worsen over the next 12 months than those anticipating improvement. A...

Asian Currencies Steady as Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Decision and US-Iran Deal Details

Most Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar remained stable as investors awaited further details on a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement and the outcome of the Federal Reserves...

Oil Prices Ease as Markets Weigh U.S.-Iran Peace Deal and Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Global oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous two sessions as investors continued to evaluate the impact of a newly announced U.S.-Iran peace agreement. However, uncertainty surrounding the...

Asian Stocks Advance as Nikkei Nears Record High Ahead of Fed Decision

Asian stock markets mostly moved higher on Wednesday, led by gains in Japan and Singapore, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserves latest policy decision. Strong performance in technology and semiconductor stocks...

ASX Proposes New Share Dilution Limits for Public Takeovers

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has unveiled significant proposed reforms aimed at strengthening shareholder protections and limiting share dilution during public takeovers and mergers. Under the draft rules...

Politics

Jamaica in Talks With U.S. to Accept Third-Country Deportees Under New Migration Agreement

Jamaica is negotiating a new migration agreement with the United States that would allow the Caribbean nation to temporarily receive third-country migrants deported by U.S. authorities, according to Deputy Prime Minister...

Trump Criticizes Israel's Lebanon Strikes, Urges Greater Civilian Protection

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israels military operations in Lebanon, questioning the necessity of destroying entire apartment buildings while targeting Hezbollah militants. Speaking during the G7 summit...

Russian Strikes Kill Four in Eastern and Southeastern Ukraine, Trigger Fires and Damage

Russian attacks on cities in eastern and southeastern Ukraine killed at least four people and injured several others late Tuesday, according to local officials and prosecutors. The latest wave of strikes highlights the...

Brazil Supreme Court Convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro Over U.S. Lobbying Efforts

Brazils Supreme Court has convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, for seeking foreign interference in legal proceedings involving his father. In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, a...

US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Extends Peace Talks and Eases Oil Trade Restrictions

The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement aimed at extending peace efforts in the Middle East and reducing tensions following months of conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the deal...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Chinese Social Media Giant Xiaohongshu Eyes Hong Kong IPO at Over $70 Billion Valuation

Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, internationally known as RedNote, is reportedly preparing for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at more than $70 billion. According to a Wall...

Samsung Gains Interest from BYD, Google, AMD as AI Chip Demand Strains TSMC Capacity

Samsung Electronics is attracting growing attention from major global technology companies as demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing continues to exceed available capacity at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co....

Kingboard Holdings Shares Surge After HK$11.77 Billion Block Trade to Expand PCB and AI Supply Chain Business

Kingboard Holdings Ltd. (HK:0148), one of Chinas leading circuit board and laminate manufacturers, announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary, Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd. (HK:1888), has entered into a block trade...

SoftBank Shares Drop as OpenAI Losses and Rising Costs Spark Investor Concerns

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO: 9984) shares fell sharply on Wednesday after new reports highlighted growing concerns about OpenAIs financial performance and increasing cash burn, raising questions about the value of SoftBanks...

G7 Explores AI Access Deal With U.S. Amid Anthropic Restrictions

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations are discussing a proposal that could give selected trusted partners access to advanced artificial intelligence models developed by U.S. companies such as Anthropic, according to...