One Year of Trump: The Biggest Impacts on Innovation and What’s Coming Next

One Year In: How Policy Is Reshaping Innovation Strategy

One year into Trump’s second term, the innovation landscape has shifted in measurable ways.

Energy incentives have been rolled back. Trade investigations now reach into healthcare and advanced manufacturing. Food formulation is under regulatory scrutiny. Critical mineral extraction is accelerating while portions of the energy transition slow.

For innovation executives, this is not a political story. It is a capital allocation story.

This analysis breaks down the most significant impacts of 2025 across oil and gas, chemicals, agrifood, medical devices, and industrials. More importantly, it identifies emerging 2026 priorities that will influence R&D roadmaps, supply chain design, and portfolio strategy.

Read the full piece to understand where innovation momentum is building, where it is slowing, and how to position your organization for the years ahead.