Plus, the future of U.S. tax policy, and Africa’s role in re-globalization.
| Trump’s big climate and energy plans Donald Trump has made clear that he supports a significant shift in U.S. energy policy, characterized by a robust emphasis on fossil fuels, extensive regulatory rollbacks, and a scaling back of renewable energy policies. Samantha Gross and Louison Sall write that despite his posturing, he may have mixed results in achieving this agenda. Gross and Sall outline Trump’s views on climate and energy policy and what to expect in a potential second Trump administration. |
More research and commentary The future of U.S. tax policy. Many parts of Trump’s signature tax cuts will expire in 2025. However, if policymakers limit their debate next year to just the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, they will miss a huge opportunity to reform the U.S. tax system and reduce fiscal deficits, William Gale argues. Africa’s role in re-globalization. Has globalization been effective at bringing prosperity to all? Stephen Karingi and Jason McCormack say the operational structure that underpins globalization must change and explain how Africa can be a leader in this shift. |
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