On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration released its AI Action Plan. The Action Plan aims to provide specific policy actions to “cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence,” according to the White House press release. Cascade Advisory summarizes key recommendations from the Action Plan and offers the Cascade take on the proposal.

The U.S. has long alleged that Canadian stumpage fees constitute subsidies. Read more on the developments that have occurred in the U.S.-Canada softwood lumber dispute since the U.S. presidential elections in November 2024.

Anne joins a panel of experts on S&P Global Market Intelligence's Energy Evolution podcast, where she examines climate tech funding obstacles for startups amid political and economic volatility. The discussion covers impact measurement complexities, forecast transparency, and the importance of articulating value propositions to both investors and consumers.

Critical minerals were a particular focus of the SAFE Summit 2025, with on-shoring, processing, and China serving as focal points of the conversation.

As the US-China tech competition heats up, European digital sovereignty takes center stage.