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A 15-year period of inflated asset prices, which Scott Bessent attributes directly to the Federal Reserve's prolonged, post-GFC policy of Quantitative Easing (QE) and low interest rates.
The understanding of financial concepts. The administration's 'Trump Accounts' initiative is designed to dramatically increase financial literacy and market participation among all Americans.
A term describing the administration's policy of the federal government taking equity stakes in strategic private industries (like semiconductors and pharma) for national security reasons.
The strategic effort to bring offshore manufacturing and supply chains back to the United States.
A monetary policy of large-scale asset purchases by the Fed. Bessent criticizes its prolonged use after the GFC, arguing it inflated asset prices, created a two-tier economy, and was an 'engine of inequality'.
A newly launched platform granting a tax-advantaged investment account to every child at birth, which quickly became the top downloaded app.
The financial shortfall created when the US government spends more than it takes in, recently rising dramatically.
A term representing the interests of average American citizens and small businesses. Their dissatisfaction with high prices and inflation is a key discussion point, which the administration aims to solve in 2026.
The ability of Americans to afford basic living expenses. Phillips identifies this as the most challenging issue facing the country and a key focus of his campaign.
A term used by David Friedberg to describe China's goal in technology, particularly lithography, arguing they are not just trying to catch up (parity) but to become the undisputed leader (primacy).
A type of chip design that prioritizes memory access and bandwidth, which Chamath Palihapitiya suggests could be the future of AI silicon and an area where the US still holds a significant advantage.