ONE MAGA WEEK OF HISTORY
SEPT. 23–30, 2026
20 announcements. One consequential week for trade, energy, technology, national security and the future of money.
1 Trump–Xi state visit: The world’s two largest economies met face to face. Direct talks matter when trade and security decisions affect billions.
2 Trade board activated: The U.S. and China created a standing forum to work through barriers. Problems now have a process.
3 Investment board activated: Both governments opened a channel for investment opportunities and obstacles. Capital needs a way to resolve friction.
4 $30B each way in tariff relief proposed: Reciprocal product lists put specific goods on the table. Adoption could expand commerce in both directions.
5 Agricultural working group: Farmers gained a dedicated forum for market access. Opening a market begins by addressing its barriers.
6 U.S. coal export commitment: China said it will buy at least 10 million metric tons annually in 2027 and 2028. That creates a prospective market for American production.
7 Critical minerals dialogue: Both sides kept supply shortages on the agenda. Reliable inputs support factories, power systems and advanced technology.
8 Super Intelligence dialogue: Washington and Beijing established a channel to discuss benefits, risks and incidents. Communication can reduce costly surprises.
9 CFTC tokenization guidance: Updated answers address tokenized permitted investments and blockchain records. Clearer rules help institutions build.
10 SEC crypto FAQs: New staff answers explain the agency’s existing interpretation. Market participants have more explicit guidance for planning.
11 $15B Iowa steel mill announced: A proposed American mill would connect Minnesota ore to Iowa production. It projects construction and permanent manufacturing jobs.
12 Super Intelligence EO signed: Federal agencies received a common terminology directive and a mandate to propose a definition. The issue now has a government-wide policy track.
13 America . gov SI launched: A single digital front door now answers federal-service questions. A separate EO directs agency integration so more tasks can eventually happen in one place.
14 Alaska LNG advanced with Korea: A major proposed pipeline and export project entered bilateral planning. It could create lasting energy infrastructure if financing and commercial terms are secured.
15 Texas gas power project announced: A proposed plant would add electricity for rising demand, including data centers. Reliable power supports growth.
16 Up to eight (8) nuclear reactors proposed: The U.S.–Korea framework points toward long-lived power capacity. Final agreements and approvals are the next steps.
17 Dr. Judy Shelton joins Treasury: A sound-money advocate entered the Secretary’s office as counselor. Her appointment brings her monetary ideas into direct policy discussion.
18 Iraq withdrawal completed: The U.S. ended its troop mission under the agreed timetable. Iraq now carries primary responsibility for its security.
19 Project Meridian and drone command announced: The Pentagon put future warfare, robotics and autonomous systems on a formal development track. American engineering can shape what comes next.
20 Evernorth merger approved: Shareholders cleared a key vote for a publicly traded XRP treasury company. Closing and Nasdaq trading as XRPN were the next milestones.
The value of this ONE week is in the actions taken and the doors opened. Now we measure the follow-through: signed deals, built capacity, working services and results Americans can see.
Rob Cunningham 🔗
