Economic Transformation

The Gulf of America Controversy: Trump’s Bold Move and Its Global Implications

I. Introduction On February 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” This move, accompanied by an executive order directing Google Maps and other global cartographic services to reflect this new designation, has sent shockwaves across political, economic, and diplomatic spheres. The declaration also […]

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Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration and Guantanamo Bay Detention: Economic, Legal, and Humanitarian Implications

Executive Summary On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense to prepare facilities at the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to detain up to 30,000 migrants. This policy aims to address illegal immigration by detaining individuals deemed as “the

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Analyzing Trump’s Federal Employee Buyout Order: Economic, Workforce, and Policy Implications

Executive Summary On January 28, 2025, the Trump administration announced an unprecedented initiative to reduce the federal workforce by offering buyouts to federal employees who voluntarily resign by February 6, 2025. Eligible employees are promised eight months of salary as severance. This move aims to streamline government operations and reduce expenditures. However, it raises significant

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Policy Analysis: President Trump’s Executive Orders on January 20, 2025

On January 20, 2025, immediately following his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at jumpstarting his administration’s agenda. These orders, consistent with his “America First” philosophy, laid out a framework for domestic and foreign policy priorities, signaling a bold and uncompromising start

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TikTok Reinstated: Implications of Trump’s Presidency on U.S. Economy and Digital Landscape

Executive Summary On January 20, former President Donald Trump will retake office amidst renewed debates on the role of foreign technology in U.S. national security. Following TikTok’s brief 12-hour offline ban in the U.S., speculation is rife regarding whether his administration will reinstate a more permanent ban. This paper examines the potential economic, cultural, and

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The U.S. Stock Market 6 Days Before the Inauguration of President Donald Trump and What to Expect in the Trump Era

Executive Summary As the United States prepares for the inauguration of President Donald Trump, there is considerable speculation surrounding the U.S. stock market’s trajectory under his administration. This policy paper analyzes the state of the stock market six days before President Trump’s swearing-in on January 20, 2017, and explores potential trends and shifts in the

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The Transition Period – Crafting the Foundations of a Unified Agenda

Introduction The 2024 election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States represents a pivotal moment in American political history. Garnering both the popular vote and a commanding electoral college victory, his win reflects a national mandate for change and unity. Unlike his contentious first term, this victory has ushered in a

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Inflation Edges Higher: Challenges and Implications for the U.S. Economy

In November, the U.S. economy saw another slight increase in inflation, raising concerns about the pace of economic recovery and the Federal Reserve’s ability to meet its long-term inflation target. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, inflation rose by an annual 2.7%, up from 2.6% in October. Excluding volatile components such as

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