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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] US stock and ETF tokens and crypto perpetual futures trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Robinhood Markets, Inc.
• [New] Across the United States and throughout the world, tens of thousands of people are building an enduring legacy of deep space exploration that will be felt by generations to come and go well beyond the microcosm of our planet. U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna
• [New] In the United States, attempts to roll back clean energy incentives introduce uncertainties that could slow renewable deployment in one of the world's largest markets. NenPower
• [New] Many in Silicon Valley remain concerned that if regulations become too burdensome, the US could lose its competitive advantage in the AI space to China and other countries deemed adversarial. The National
• [New] We find that 50% of data centers under development in the United States are in pre-existing large clusters, potentially raising risks of local bottlenecks. IEA
• [New] Over the next forty years in the United States, there will be an unprecedented increase in the older adult population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The European Union has already launched a €500 million ($584 million) initiative to attract foreign talent - especially from the U.S. - in an effort to turn the American scientific chaos into an opportunity to strengthen European science. Ediciones EL PAIS S.L.
• [New] International cooperation between national technology agencies presents an opportunity for technological innovation and information sharing between the United States and allied countries at potentially lower costs. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF
• [New] Forces Japan currently comes under the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, based in Hawaii, but will gradually increase its command authority over the next few years. The Asahi Shimbun
• [New] Wheat Yields: Between 2050 and 2100, wheat yields are projected to decline by 30% to 40% in major producing countries like China, Russia, the United States, and Canada. EDUREV.IN
• [New] Florida's Supreme Court recently enhanced the requirement of technology competence, specifically adding language to the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct emphasizing the responsibility of every lawyer to understand the benefits and risks associated with the use of generative AI. JD Supra
• [New] The most successful small businesses using AI over the next five years will not necessarily be the most tech-savvy-they'll be the ones that embrace artificial intelligence as a tool to better serve their customers and communities. The Modern Small Business
• [New] The US economy is expected to slow further in the second half of the year, pressured by tight financial conditions, increasing delinquency rates, and rising inflation risk amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty and escalating conflict in the Middle East. Krungsri2020
• [New] European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have openly expressed anxieties that the United States might not uphold its mutual defence commitments unconditionally, particularly under a potential future U.S. President Donald Trump. DebateUS
• [New] SAIC warns of rising overseas risks amid global expansion, citing trade protectionism in the US and Europe. ETAuto
• [New] Iran is capable, at a minimum, of carrying out attacks with temporary disruptive effects against critical infrastructure in the United States. Security Affairs
• [New] Iran has cyber capabilities to carry out attacks against US infrastructure, and it is also warned that Iran can conduct operations in the United States. Security Affairs
• [New] The very nature of warfare is changing rapidly, and the United States and its allies must quickly decide how they will adapt their forces to include artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons. Hoover Institution
• [New] Long-term rate stability will depend on ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S., China, and the EU, and whether tariffs are permanently rolled back. BeeOnTrade
• [New] Following the US military's overnight bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, cyber experts and security agencies are warning that retaliation may come in the form of digital warfare. Moneycontrol
• [New] NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has launched its 2026 Challenge Call, seeking groundbreaking dual-use technologies across 10 priority areas - from energy resilience and autonomous systems to maritime operations and secure communications. Oceans Advance
• [New] China will remove tariffs imposed in response to US actions, reducing tariffs on US imported goods to 10%. Global Cold Chain Alliance

Last updated: 02 July 2025