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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] Emissions We forecast U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to increase by 1.5% in 2025, followed by a decrease of 0.5% in 2026. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Fraud losses in the U.S. facilitated by generative AI will climb from $12.3 billion in 2023 to $40 billion by 2027, a compound annual growth rate of 32%. DeepStrike
• [New] If we include overseas production controlled by US companies, the global manufacturing value of the US could reach $3.9 trillion - much closer to China's total. Policy Center
• [New] The United States is pushing back against a global carbon pricing plan for the shipping sector, threatening retaliatory measures - including tariffs, port levies, and visa restrictions - against countries that support it. Reccessary
• [New] The additional cost, which raises the total visa fee for entering the U.S. to approximately $442, will create a significant barrier for travelers from non-visa waiver countries such as Mexico, Brazil, and India. Disney Dining
• [New] U.S. 10-year Treasury yields held steady at 4.2%, while two-year Treasuries dropped to 3.6%, with markets pricing two quarter-point Federal Reserve rate cuts this year and a Fed funds rate near 3% by end-2026. BlackRock
• [New] Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: AI is already used by U.S. utilities and building managers to forecast energy needs and optimize HVAC systems. TechBullion
• [New] If we fail to manage thermal flows intelligently, U.S. cities risk undermining their climate goals, straining their power grids, and wasting billions of dollars annually. TechBullion
• [New] The US was the largest trading partner of India in the April-July 2025-26 period ($12.56 billion bilateral trade). PTI
• [New] The United States will impose an additional 25% tariff on India's exports to the United States due to India's ongoing purchases of Russian oil. Critical Threats
• [New] There were a little more than 39,000 traffic fatalities in the US last year, so there is clearly the opportunity for autonomous vehicles to make things safer by taking out the human element. The National
• [New] A case in point is the electrification of school buses in the U.S., which is projected to generate $1.6 billion in annual health benefits by reducing pollution in vulnerable communities. Ainvest
• [New] The proposed facility - which UEC says will be the largest conversion facility in the USA and amongst the most modern in the Western world - is envisaged as having a designed capacity to produce some 10,000 tU per year as UF6, representing a substantial share of the USA's 18,000 tU per year demand. Neutron Bytes
• [New] American members expect modern, mobile-first experiences. Optix
• [New] The U.S. economy is expected to grow approximately 1.7% on an annual basis for 2025, while inflation has shown persistence above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, with core PCE inflation at 2.95% and CPI at 2.84%. Tickeron
• [New] A coalition of United States intelligence agencies has publicly disclosed a growing threat from China's state-sponsored cyber operations, characterized by increasingly aggressive and sophisticated attacks against critical infrastructure worldwide. archyde
• [New] In the United States, the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act will become fully enforceable by 2026, but foundational requirements already apply. Palo Alto Networks
• [New] By 2050, 21 million people in the United States will be living with a chronic disease. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Congress reauthorizes SNAP every 5 years as part of the Farm Bill, which provides policymakers a valuable opportunity to improve healthy nutrition and reduce U.S. diet-related chronic diseases by helping U.S. families gain more access to nutritious foods. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Implementing policies improving American nutrition will significantly impact public health by reducing rates of diet-related chronic diseases, nutrition inequity, and its related healthcare spending. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 10 September 2025