On the day he took office as president, Donald Trump made a number of high-profile economic decisions. New import duties on goods from Canada and Mexico, the end of subsidies for electric vehicles, and the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement caused a wide resonance. Read our article to find out how these measures will affect the US economy and international relations. Introduction ...

... were 172 startup acquisition deals worth approximately $7.2 billion. This indicates that large corporations and funds are beginning to actively acquire European companies, providing investors with the long-awaited exits. Emerging Markets: Successes in Mexico and the Middle East Besides major regions, positive news is coming from some emerging markets. In Latin America , venture investments are on the rise: in the second quarter, total investment volume increased by 13% compared to the previous quarter ...

... in the upcoming years. Key Trends U.S. Tariff Policy: Donald Trump is planning to impose tariffs on all imported goods (5%) and a 30% tariff on imports from China. These measures could hinder economic growth in both the U.S. and other nations. China, Mexico, and other countries closely tied to U.S. trade are particularly at risk of these changes. Federal Reserve Monetary Policy: The Federal Reserve is expected to continue reducing the federal funds rate, but with increased caution. The projected range ...

... pronounced in China (about $5 billion per quarter due to a lack of exits). However, investments in India remained stable, and Israel recorded a two-year high in venture activity in the second quarter. Latin America: Demonstrated growth largely driven by Mexico. In the second quarter, the volume of venture investments in the region increased by 13% compared to the previous quarter (and by 16% year-over-year). For the first time since 2012, Mexico surpassed Brazil in venture funding, thanks to several ...

... leading to the rapid development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agri-tech startups, an increasing number of African teams are attracting international capital for scaling. Latin America is keeping pace: in 2025, Mexico surpassed Brazil for the first time in venture investment volumes, while startups in the region actively secure funding in fields such as fintech, e-commerce, and delivery. New innovation centers in Mexico, Brazil, and other countries enhance global ...