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Trump's $9 Trillion Investment Pledges Face Major Doubts

1/29/2026

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Trump Secures Investments

U.S. President Donald Trump has used punitive tariffs to secure over $9 trillion in investment commitments from major trading partners, including the European Union and Gulf states.
A recent study questions the pledges, noting they lack binding commitments and may not materialize.
Experts warn that foreign investments could backfire, increasing uncertainty and U.S. borrowing costs.
Concerns grow that foreign ownership of U.S. debt could limit the government's maneuverability.

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Trump Investigates Omar

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the Department of Justice is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar's finances amid claims her net worth exceeds $44 million.
He suggested the wealth could be linked to broader fraud investigations in Minnesota.
Omar said she has been transparent about her finances and criticized Trump's rhetoric.
Protests in Minnesota have escalated after recent fatal shootings by federal agents.

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Trump Secures Investments

U.S. President Donald Trump has used punitive tariffs to secure over $9 trillion in investment commitments from major trading partners, including the European Union and Gulf states.
A recent study questions the pledges, noting they lack binding commitments and may not materialize.
Experts warn that foreign investments could backfire, increasing uncertainty and U.S. borrowing costs.
Concerns grow that foreign ownership of U.S. debt could limit the government's maneuverability.

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