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WHAT'S NEXT?: Donald Trump's surprise win in the Presidential election mean the world and America can expect prolonged uncertainty as new domestic policies are put in place, different international relationships formed and attitudes change towards current friends and rivals.

• [New] As a complement to adoption data, we can anchor the economic weight by sector with PwC's 2030 view which quantifies 5G's GDP impact by industry-led by healthcare and smart utilities, followed by consumer & media (~ US$254 B), manufacturing, and financial services. cavliwireless.com
• [New] There could be an attack from space within the next two years - something which has also been dubbed a potential Pearl Harbour in space for the US. DebateUS
• [New] A cyber attack on the Global Positioning System alone could cost the U.S. $1 billion a day. DebateUS
• [New] Leading Application: Secure Communication & Cybersecurity holds the largest share at over 28% in 2026, valued at more than US$ 656.8 Mn, due to the critical importance of protecting military networks from cyber threats. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By geography, North America led with 43.56% revenue share in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is forecast to record the highest regional CAGR at 9.32% up to 2031. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] North America is projected to register the fastest CAGR through 2033, driven by accelerating manufacturing reshoring initiatives, expanding electric vehicle production, and rising investments in smart factories. Persistence Market Research
• [New] North America is expected to progressively reduce its dependence on imported battery cells and materials. Persistence Market Research
• [New] TikTok Shop will reach $23.41 billion in US retail ecommerce sales in 2026, surpassing Target's online sales of $21.94 billion. eMarketer
• [New] The commerce data suggests caution has outpaced any consumer pullback: we forecast TikTok Shop's share of US social commerce will climb to 22.8% in 2026 from 18.2% in 2025. eMarketer
• [New] North America is predicted to dominate with a global share of approximately 38.2% in 2026, as it has one of the world's highest adoption rates of digital agriculture technologies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A share of nearly 67.4% is expected to be held by the U.S. in 2026 in North America, as farmers are now using digital technologies to address labour shortages, rising input costs, and climate-related risks. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Improvements in US health insurance for coverage for AOMs and MBS could positively impact employment and costs. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In the US, estimates suggest that obesity accounts for more than 350,000 excess deaths per year, with other studies noting that an increased risk of death from all causes, and particularly from cancer and cardiovascular disease, is associated with obesity. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Rural hospitals in the U.S. are closing at an alarming rate, threatening healthcare access and economic stability in underserved communities. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] AI-enabled improvements in customer experience could generate approximately US$ 860 billion in annual revenue and cost savings, potentially reaching US$ 1.3 trillion. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has been piloting AI-enabled Automated Threat Recognition (ATR) software under its NextGen EDS program, with rollout planned across major U.S. airports through 2027. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Leading Region: North America is expected to be the leading region, accounting for 35% in 2026, driven by strong AI adoption, advanced data governance standards, and major tech players driving cloud-based semantic graph solutions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Leading Region: North America is expected to lead with around 45% share, supported by advanced treatment infrastructure, high diagnosis and reporting rates, strong reimbursement frameworks, and early adoption of pharmacotherapy-based interventions. Persistence Market Research
• Continued prioritization of space domain awareness spending by the U.S. Department of Defense will sustain demand across both communication and observation segments through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• As Canadian and U.S. rural broadband subsidy programmes mature, domestic LEO subscription penetration will deepen, reinforcing North America's structural lead through the forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• Generative-AI-enabled fraud in the United States will climb from 12.3 billion dollars in 2023 to 40 billion by 2027. ebuildersecurity

Last updated: 02 September 2026