US: Trump’s State of the Union address in the limelight - Rabobank

Trump’s State of the Unions address tonight is expected to outline the President’s intentions regarding issues such as US infrastructure and immigration and potentially trade, suggests the research team at Rabobank.

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“As was clear during his Davos speech last week, the presence of a teleprompter and speech writers, does result in a more balanced and more Presidential facade than is apparent on Twitter and on campaign rallies.  For the international audience, the President’s tone on trade will be most keenly watched.  Some European press agencies are this morning reporting that the European Commission is vowing to retaliate if Trump attempts to curb European exports to the US.”