Summit is an international meeting of heads of state with media exposure and security. Term "summit" gained prominence after 1955 Geneva Summit. Cold War saw increased use of "summit" for presidential meetings with Soviet/Chinese counterparts
Superpower describes dominant states with global influence through multiple dimensions. Term first applied to British Empire, Soviet Union, and US in 1944. Nicholas Spykman coined current political meaning in 1943 lectures
Trump's policies include tariffs, immigration tightening, and regulatory changes. Net U.S. growth expected to remain relatively stable in 2025. Inflation forecast slightly raised, Fed easing expectations reduced. Positive demand effects from regulatory reset and fiscal actions
G8 formed in 1997 from Russia's inclusion in G7. Initially consisted of six founding members: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, US. European Union joined as non-enumerated participant in 1980s. Presidency rotated annually among member states
NATO established in 1949 with headquarters in London's Belgrave Square. Paris headquarters moved in 1952, initially at Palais de Chaillot. France donated permanent building at Porte Dauphine in 1959
APEC was established in 1989 as a free-trade bloc in the Pacific region. The organization has 12 founding members, including the US, Thailand, and Singapore. APEC represents countries from North America, South America, Australia, and Asia