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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] Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, and by 2025, the U.S. will face increasingly sophisticated attacks targeting critical infrastructure, government agencies, and private enterprises. TechKnowable
• [New] Cybersecurity threats in 2025 will present unprecedented challenges for the United States, as malicious actors leverage advanced technologies to exploit vulnerabilities across government, corporate, and critical infrastructure networks. TechKnowable
• [New] In North America, the risk of cargo theft is heightened, with the United States and Canada experiencing significant increases in thefts. Staying Ahead of Cargo Thieves: The Latest Trends and S
• [New] US - We expect core CPI in March to pick up again at 0.3% m/m, while headline, including food and energy, comes in at a weaker 0.1% m/m. ABN AMRO Bank
• [New] Greater access to manufacturing, R&D, and a skilled workforce for US-based companies could reduce vulnerability of supply both domestically and for US allies. GOV.UK
• [New] Air India flights to the US and Europe will face longer routes, increasing travel time by about two hours. Economic Times
• [New] North America will subtract the most from global trade (-1.7 percentage points), with U.S. exports projected to fall 12.6% and imports by 9.6%. TVS Capital
• [New] If the trade surplus with the U.S. vanished thanks to Mr Trump's tariffs and the trade deficit with China grew larger, it will worsen the situation for India. The Indian Express
• [New] The CYFIRMA Research team observed that a threat actor allegedly offers ERP access to companies in UAE, South Africa, India, Egypt, and the US, spanning several industries including hospitality, pharma, manufacturing & energy. CYFIRMA
• [New] The US and its dollar will not disappear, but their relationship with the rest of the world is slowly changing and other systems will emerge to try and replace the stability and power that the US and its dollar once offered. Sarcastosaurus
• [New] Unlike the United States, which now treats China as its greatest threat, Japan views China as a neighboring country with which it shares strong economic ties. The Mainichi
• [New] Ongoing trade friction could increase inflation, decrease consumer demand, and even tip the US into recession later in 2025. Nucamp Vibe Coding Bootcamp
• [New] U.S. trade policies risk triggering a global trade war that would slow growth, raise uncertainty, and negatively impact financial markets, as well as threaten international travel and business event activity. CEN
• [New] For instance, in the EAT diet, water use in 43 countries surpassed that in the BaU scenario by 2030, with 69.8% being African and Asian countries. Nature
• [New] Argentina experienced the most significant rise (128.88 km3), while 58 countries were projected to use less water due to improved irrigation efficiency and declining populations, with India experiencing the largest reduction (208.63 km3). Nature
• [New] AI's global adoption will drive economic growth worth trillions when organizations use this transformative technology to optimize processes while lowering expenses. TechBullion
• [New] A U.S. withdrawal from KFOR could provide Russia more room to expand its influence in the Balkans. Turkiye Today
• [New] Western security agencies and politicians are increasingly concerned that a potential U.S.-Russia agreement on Ukraine could lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from much of Europe. Turkiye Today
• The United States has threatened to impose tariffs on imports of semiconductors and medicines, sectors that are highly sensitive to global trade. The April 2025 Tariff War - DB Investing - Award Winner
• The U.S. dollar fell below the 100 level on its main index by mid-month, influenced by expectations that tariffs could slow the U.S. economy and potentially prompt the Federal Reserve to ease its monetary policy. The April 2025 Tariff War - DB Investing - Award Winner

Last updated: 30 April 2025