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As the second Trump administration rapidly advances its agenda, the landscape of US domestic and foreign policy is undergoing profound change. This report sees experts from the United States Studies Centre go beyond the headlines to unpack the key decisions, internal dynamics, and strategic consequences of Trump’s return, from sweeping executive actions and tariff shocks to shifting alliance structures and nuclear posture.
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