🌎 US Trade Turmoil Freezes Billions as AI Failures Surge 42%

Apr 15, 2025

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Host Neeta Bidwai examines seven-day trade policy reversals creating investment paralysis, analyzes Brookings research on US dollar's 60% global reserve share threats, explores Dallas Fed survey showing executive anxiety despite conservative alignment, and breaks down S&P Global data: AI project failures jumped from 17% in 2024 to 42% in 2025.

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⚖️ Trade Policy Instability: Seven-day reversal from "worst tax hike since 1930s" to limited tariff implementation triggers investment paralysis across major institutions.

💰 Dollar Dominance Risk: Brookings analysis reveals US dollar maintains 60% of global reserves and 64% of world debt, but policy threats challenge structural advantages.

🛢️ Executive Sentiment Crisis: Dallas Fed survey exposes severe anxiety among oil/gas executives despite conservative alignment, signaling deep structural concerns.

📉 Investment Freeze: Major institutions halt M&A deals while private equity accelerates exits as policy uncertainty creates market paralysis.

🔍 Financial Distress: 401(k) hardship withdrawals exceed historical averages by 15-20%, indicating widespread financial stress among workers.

🤖 AI Failure Surge: S&P Global data reveals AI project failures surge from 17% in 2024 to 42% in 2025, creating SaaS revenue headwinds.

📊 AI Confidence Gap: 56% of experts expect positive AI outcomes while only 17% of public shares optimism.

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