From tariffs to foreign investment to the US military role in Europe, the Administration has embarked on significant policy changes, with implications for the US' role in the world. Join our upcoming webcast for insights on what is propelling these policy changes, their implications for geoeconomic relations and trade, and how the perception of the US is changing around the world. Register for the webcast.
Watch our recap of the President's first 100 days in office, highlighting key policies and decisions that are already shaping the business landscape through shifts in regulation, trade, and more.
For insights on what to expect next from the Administration, read our Policy Backgrounder.
Reauthorization of the Defense Production Act: Congress is preparing to consider reauthorization of the Defense Production Act (DPA), which provides the President with broad authority to direct certain private sector activities to respond to national security needs.
Forthcoming Tariffs on Solar Products: The Department of Commerce announced the conclusion of a year-long anti-dumping countervailing duties (AD/CVD) investigation into solar cell imports from four Southeast Asian countries, setting new tariff rates for various foreign companies as high as nearly 3500%.
Latest Economic Data
Stockpiling Crushes Q1 GDP, Details Show Solid Growth: GDP fell in Q1, but looking through the tariff-related dislocations in consumer and business behavior, the underlying pace of growth remained solid. Massive stockpiling on the part of businesses ahead of tariffs led to a surge in inventories and business investment, while consumers continued to spend on services, albeit at a slower rate.
From tariffs to foreign investment to the US military role in Europe, the new Administration has embarked on significant policy changes, with implications for the US' role in the world and for broader geopolitical and geoeconomic trends. These implications also affect US businesses as they seek to navigate not only the changes in Washington but a shifting global landscape as well, all in a climate of uncertainty and a weakening economic outlook.
The US labor force is undergoing transformational shifts driven by an aging population and other demographic changes, the effects of artificial intelligence, and evolving skill demands in key industries. At this time of great change, prudent policy measures will drive successful responses to these emerging challenges and ensure the workforce is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.
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