As of March 2025, the U.S. stock market (US500) is down 1.98% since the start of the year, per TradingEconomics. The global economy faces uncertainties, but the World Bank notes potential for stronger growth in major economies. On Trump's golf trips, a 2019 GAO report estimated four early trips cost taxpayers $13.6 million, or $3.4 million each, with no recent comprehensive updates available. International relations show mixed global sentiments toward the U.S., per The New York Times.