Resource • 23/06/2025

Trump 2.0: Understanding and Mitigating Regulatory Risks in a Changing Landscape

By: Raquel Oliveira

The Trump administration’s return has unleashed the most sweeping regulatory overhaul since the Reagan era. With over 180 executive orders issued in just five months and the “Ten-for-One” deregulation mandate in full swing, entire industries are being transformed overnight.

Key Findings

Government operations dominate the regulatory focus, with systematic agency restructuring and headcount reductions creating immediate operational disruptions across federal departments.

Clear winners are emerging in three sectors:

  • Digital assets: New framework removes previous restrictions on cryptocurrency operations
  • Traditional energy: Streamlined permitting processes accelerate oil, gas, and coal projects
  • Law enforcement: Enhanced authorities and reduced oversight requirements

Multi-jurisdictional operators face the greatest challenges as federal rollbacks create a patchwork of state-by-state regulations, forcing companies to navigate inconsistent compliance requirements.

Strategic Implications

The traditional compliance playbook is obsolete. Organizations need three new capabilities:

Real-time regulatory intelligence that tracks changes as they happen, not quarterly compliance updates that arrive too late.

Scenario-based planning that prepares for multiple regulatory outcomes as state and federal policies diverge.

Adaptive governance structures designed for rapid pivots when enforcement priorities shift unexpectedly.

Next Steps

Our complete analysis includes detailed sector breakdowns and a real-time Executive Actions Tracker monitoring all 180+ orders. This intelligence helps identify which markets are opening up and how to position for regulatory-driven growth opportunities.

Access the full research to see how regulatory change is creating competitive advantages in your industry.

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