Trump's Expansionism and Global Market Shifts

The article discusses Donald Trump's recent assertion of control over Venezuela through a military raid that captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's president. The action has left Caracas on high alert, with tanks and armored vehicles guarding the city and pro-regime vigilantes roaming the streets. The article questions whether Trump's claim of dominance over the Western hemisphere may backfire, citing concerns about the impact on America's security and its economy. It also references Trump's previous expansionist moves, including his consideration of acquiring Greenland, and notes that his actions have generated mistrust among global leaders and allies.

The article discusses Donald Trump's proposal to buy Greenland and the potential consequences of such a move. The author argues that it would harm America's security and economy. The people of Greenland are frightened by the prospect of an invasion and are stocking up on ammunition. The article also touches on Trump's expansionist policies and how they are undermining global security. The author concludes that Trump's grab for Greenland makes no sense and that it has generated mistrust among America's allies.

Dutch chipmaking equipment giant ASML reported strong global demand for its machines in 2025, driven by the artificial intelligence boom, but expects its sales to China to decline further due to US sanctions. The company's total net machine sales increased by 12.4% to €24.47 billion, with sales of its extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines rising 39% to €11.6 billion. However, sales to China fell, with China's share of ASML's global sales dropping from 41% to 33% in 2025, and expected to fall further to around 20% in 2026. ASML's CFO, Roger Dassen, attributed the decline in China sales to trade restrictions preventing shipments of the firm's most advanced units to Chinese clients and a likely tapering off of demand for other models after an earlier rush.