Global Scans · USA · Weekly Summary

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] Digital technologies, including simulation and digital twin solutions, could reduce energy system costs by US$ 80 billion annually by 2040 through improved grid optimization and predictive maintenance. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has identified connected industrial systems, including IIoT-based digital twin environments, as potential targets for cyber threats. Persistence Market Research
• [New] North America is the most significant revenue contributor and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period. Straits Research
• [New] The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that adults at average risk begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45. ScienceDaily
• [New] US data centers alone are expected to triple electricity consumption by 2030, from around 220 to 600 TWh. investing.com
• [New] US creator marketing spend is projected to reach $44 billion in 2026, an 18% jump from 2025, so how a provider prices matters. Launchpoint
• [New] Principal risks are US export controls on semiconductors, regulatory unpredictability, overcapacity risk from state-led investment, and weak domestic consumer confidence. investing.com
• [New] Principal risks include geopolitical tensions disrupting US-China supply chains, semiconductor shortages, and longer-than-expected timelines for AI commercialization in robotics. investing.com
• [New] Data centers are straining energy and infrastructure, with electricity demand projected to approach 10% of U.S. usage by the end of the decade. SPF 2026 Summer
• [New] The U.S. Corporate Climate Responsibility Act mandates companies with annual revenue $1 billion to reach 40% renewable electricity consumption by 2030; non-compliant enterprises lose all federal tax incentives. Solar Panel Production Equipment and Machinery-Lithium
• [New] The United States Department of Veterans Affairs defines military sexual trauma as threatening, repetitive sexual harassment or sexual assault, including rape. Cuddigan Law
• [New] More than $124 trillion in U.S. household wealth is expected to transfer across generations through 2048. Hamilton Lane
• [New] While pockets of inflation risk remain and unemployment may drift modestly higher, the combination of above-trend growth, easing inflation, and ongoing investment spending supports a constructive outlook for the U.S. economy in the second half of the year. Adara Wealth Management
• [New] Data center electricity consumption in the U.S. could double by 2026 under accelerated AI deployment scenarios, directly translating into demand for power distribution, cooling, and modular infrastructure solutions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The average car owner in the United States pays almost $1,000 per month for fuel, lease payments, insurance, maintenance, and unpredictable repairs. Stop Greed, Build Green
• [New] The U.S. will impose countervailing duties on intermodal chassis and subassemblies imported from Mexico and Thailand. OIA Global
• [New] The U.S. is projected to experience substantial revenue expansion due to high private capital investments in biopharmaceutical innovation and supportive Medicare coverage policies for injectable therapies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in winding down FEMA, leaving disaster recovery to the states, which would increase risks to state budgets. Northern Trust
• [New] By 2050, the U.S. population aged 65 and over is expected to reach around 82 million. American Planning Association
• [New] The U.S. will be home to more people over 65 than people under 18. American Planning Association
• [New] A US federal trade court has declined to immediately block seafood imports from New Zealand in a case centered on protections for the critically endangered Maui dolphin and the threatened Hector's dolphin, while allowing the underlying legal challenge to move forward. SeafoodNews
• [New] By 2075, the US consistently achieves the lowest GWP, as significant contributions shift away from energy-intensive background processes. Nature

Last updated: 29 July 2026