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AI: The "Bigger Force Than Trump" Reshaping the Global Economy, Says Ruchir Sharma
Nov 08, 2025 01:15 am CST
Ruchir Sharma explains how artificial intelligence has become the dominant force in the US economy, overshadowing even Trump's significant tariff policies. Despite tariff rates increasing from 2.5% to around 15%, the massive $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure by American tech giants is transforming economic outcomes and preventing an expected recession, though Sharma warns about potential overinvestment following the pattern of previous technological revolutions.
Fact Check: Trump's $17 Trillion Investment Claims Significantly Exaggerated, Analysis Shows
Oct 07, 2025 03:06 am CST
President Trump claims to have secured $17 trillion in investment commitments through his economic policies, but analysis reveals this figure is substantially inflated. The White House's own website lists $8.8 trillion, with many commitments either speculative, previously announced during Biden's presidency, or lacking formal documentation. Economists question the sustainability and reality of Trump's investment-focused economic strategy that heavily relies on tariffs and corporate pressure tactics.