The meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska did not achieve advances towards peace in Ukraine, despite the cordiality and the rehabilitation of Putin. The international press sees Putin as the moral winner, leaving Trump dissatisfied. The war in Ukraine persists and no significant agreements were reached.
At the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, Ukraine was discussed, with the possibility of freezing the conflict and bilateral improvements, generating uncertainty due to the absence of Ukraine and European partners. Diplomatic, commercial, and political normalization was sought, with discrepancies over territories. Putin advances in Donetsk, Ukraine liberates some territories, marking an advance in the normalization of relations.
The firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics raised concerns about political interference in U.S. statistical agencies, affecting the quality of economic data and the safety of Americans. The elimination of climate and weather data and reductions in the IRS will have impacts on decision-making, the integrity of economic statistics, and democracy. The lack of reliable information threatens social programs.
In 2024, Trump selects a government team of fervent followers, with figures such as Tom Homan, Stephen Miller, and Marco Rubio. He excludes Pompeo and Haley, promising an unyielding and radical management in foreign and immigration policy.
Donald Trump, the president, promises to reindustrialize the U.S. with tariffs, low taxes, and fewer regulations. Joe Biden and Barack Obama also worked on this. Brookings measures the results in terms of jobs, production, and deficits, although technology may limit employment growth.
