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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

US under Trump Series: Crisis with Mike Flynn

Feb 13, 2017 06:50 am UTC| Commentary

The Trump administration in the United States suffered thefirst major blow as a scandal of ethics erupted with Mike Flynn, President Trumps National Security Advisor. According to reports from last week, Michael Flynn...

US under Trump Series

US under Trump Series: Abe-Trump to maintain traditional alliance

Feb 13, 2017 06:17 am UTC| Commentary

US President Donald Trump welcomed the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Washington on Friday. They held a short meeting in the White House followed by a press conference. After that, President Trump and Prime Minister...

US under Trump Series

Trump loses appeal, but travel ban fight isn't over yet

Feb 10, 2017 15:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

Thursdays appellate court opinion, which denied President Donald Trumps appeal concerning his immigrant ban executive order, was unsurprising. It cautiously declined to upset the status quo, temporarily continuing to...

US under Trump Series

US under Trump Series: Tax announcements in three weeks

Feb 10, 2017 12:50 pm UTC| Commentary

US benchmark stock index rose sharply last night along with the dollar as the US President Donald Trump said that he will be announcing a phenomenal tax plan in the next two or three weeks. At this time, he, however, didnt...

US under Trump Series

US under Trump Series: Ban on Trump’s immigration ban upheld by court

Feb 10, 2017 07:20 am UTC| Commentary

Trump administration suffered a second major setback as the Appeals Court upheld the freeze on Trumps travel ban. The judges of the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the governments core argument that the...

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US under Trump Series: Xi-Trump letter exchange, Abe-Trump summit

Feb 09, 2017 06:51 am UTC| Commentary

In an announcement last evening, the White House press secretary said that the US President Donald Trump has opted to exchange letters with the Chinese President Xi Jinping. In response to a congratulatory letter from the...

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US under Trump Series: China and Iran complex Russia-US relation

Feb 08, 2017 11:36 am UTC| Commentary

The US President Donald Trump has fought with almost every news anchor, every media and all the liberal politicians to assert his view that restoration of the relations between Russia and the United States is a good thing,...

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Economy

Oil Prices Steady as Markets Weigh U.S.-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength Caps Gains

Oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday as investors balanced easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran against pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar. The cautious tone in global energy markets...

Gold and Asian Stocks Rebound as Market Volatility Eases and Global Sentiment Improves

Gold prices and Asian stock markets rebounded on Tuesday as global financial markets steadied following sharp volatility in metals trading, while investor sentiment was supported by a strong rebound in U.S. factory...

Dollar Holds Firm as Strong U.S. Data, Fed Expectations and Global Central Bank Moves Shape Markets

The U.S. dollar remained resilient on Tuesday, supported by upbeat economic data and shifting expectations around Federal Reserve policy, even as concerns lingered over the possibility of another U.S. government shutdown....

Trump Announces U.S.–India Trade Deal Cutting Tariffs, Boosting Markets and Energy Ties

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major U.S.India trade deal on Monday that significantly reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from a previous combined rate of 50%. The agreement, revealed after a phone call...

Viksit Bharat 2026: Fiscal Muscle, Factory Revival, and the War on Speculation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans Union Budget 202627 pursues the Viksit Bharat vision vigorously by combining severe fiscal discipline with a huge growth push. Driven by a 7% GDP growth objective and a lowered fiscal...

Politics

Venezuela and U.S. Move Toward Renewed Diplomatic Relations

Venezuela and the United States have taken another step toward restoring diplomatic relations after years of tension, following a high-level meeting in Caracas between interim President Delcy Rodríguez and U.S....

Russian Missile and Drone Attacks Hit Kyiv and Other Ukrainian Cities, Causing Widespread Damage

Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine early Tuesday, striking the capital Kyiv and several other major regions, according to Ukrainian officials. The assault caused damage to residential...

Cuba and U.S. Resume Limited Diplomatic Communications Amid Rising Tensions

Cuba and the United States are maintaining active communication channels, according to a Cuban diplomat, signaling a potential thaw in relations despite escalating political and economic tensions. In comments to Reuters on...

Bill and Hillary Clinton Agree to Testify in Epstein Investigation

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of its ongoing investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,...

UN Peacekeepers to Deploy Ceasefire Monitoring Team to Eastern Congo After Doha Talks

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to deploy its first ceasefire monitoring team to eastern Congo in the coming days, following progress in Qatar-mediated talks between...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

SoftBank and Intel Partner to Develop Next-Generation Memory Chips for AI Data Centers

SoftBank Corp (TYO:9434) has announced a strategic collaboration between its subsidiary Saimemory and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) to develop a new class of advanced memory chip technology aimed at powering the next...

Oracle Plans $45–$50 Billion Funding Push in 2026 to Expand Cloud and AI Infrastructure

Oracle has announced plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in 2026 as it accelerates the expansion of its cloud infrastructure to meet surging demand from major technology and artificial intelligence clients....

SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval for Massive Solar-Powered Satellite Network to Support AI Data Centers

Elon Musks SpaceX is seeking approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for an ambitious plan to launch up to 1 million satellites into Earths orbit, aiming to harness solar energy in space to power AI...

Nvidia Confirms Major OpenAI Investment Amid AI Funding Race

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed that the chipmaking giant plans to make a massive investment in OpenAI, calling it likely the largest investment Nvidia has ever made. Speaking to reporters in Taipei, Huang dismissed...

Elon Musk’s Empire: SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Merger Talks Spark Investor Debate

Speculation around a potential Musk Inc has resurfaced as Elon Musks companiesSpaceX, Tesla, and xAIexplore closer ties amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation. With SpaceX expected to go public later...