Economic Transformation

Evaluating the Effects of Trade Tariffs on Domestic Manufacturing

Evaluating the Effects of Trade Tariffs on Domestic Manufacturing Published: March 2025 | By Dr. Vivian Atud Introduction: The Return of Tariff-Led Trade Policy In February 2025, President Trump reinstated significant tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, signaling a renewed emphasis on trade protectionism. With a 25% tariff imposed on steel and a matching hike […]

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 The Impact of Environmental Deregulation on Public Health and the Economy

 The Impact of Environmental Deregulation on Public Health and the Economy Abstract: The Trump administration initiated extensive rollbacks of environmental regulations, aiming to stimulate economic growth by reducing compliance costs for businesses. This paper examines the consequences of these deregulations on environmental quality, public health, and economic performance.​ Key Findings: Regulatory Rollbacks: The Environmental Protection

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Domestic Policy Implications of President Trump’s March 4, 2025, Address to Congress

Domestic Policy Implications of President Trump’s March 4, 2025, Address to Congress Introduction Washington D.C. –The American Transformation Forum-  In a speech that echoed both triumph and contention, President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. His rhetoric underscored a vision for America’s future that is as ambitious as it

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Trump’s Executive Order on Paper Straws: Consumer Freedom or Environmental Setback?

I. Introduction: A Shift in Environmental and Consumer Policy On February 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order effectively ending federal mandates requiring the use of paper straws in businesses, restaurants, and public institutions. This order reverses regulations that had been put in place under the Biden administration, which sought to phase

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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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