Deena Zaidi

Data & financial journalist covering global economics and policy

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Virginia and Texas Lead U.S. Data Center Growth as AI Demand Surges

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in AI, Graphs, Graphs, Infographics, Technology, United States of America, World Economy

Northern Virginia and Texas have emerged as the core hubs of America’s data center boom. As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services accelerates, data centers are becoming critical infrastructure — and a major new source of energy demand.

Why the U.S. trade deficit remains large despite tariffs and reshoring

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in World Economy

The deficit has eased from its 2022 peak, yet imports still far exceed exports as strong consumer demand, a strong dollar, and supply chain shifts sustain a record-era trade gap.

U.S. trade deficit jumps 95% in November as imports outpace exports

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

The U.S. trade deficit nearly doubled in November, jumping 95% as imports rose faster than exports, highlighting renewed volatility tied to tariffs and shifting trade flows.

Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight NATO allies amid Greenland dispute

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Europe, Graphs, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries starting February 1, tying the move to opposition over Greenland.