As another U.S. presidential term ends, Silicon Valley eagerly anticipates the new president’s administration’s stance on their activities. Historically, progress, innovation, and the growth of the technology industry in the United States have largely depended on government support—or its absence. With President Donald Trump poised to return to the White House in January, what can we expect from his second administration regarding the technological landscape of the U.S.? And what could this mean for the global state of technology?

Massive tax cuts for billionaires, low inflation rates, and an overall climate of encouragement for tech companies defined Trump’s first term as president. Now, with Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk joining his Presidential Cabinet, Trump is expected to champion numerous acts promoting technological innovation. Additionally, the administration appears positioned to tackle tech "monopolies" such as Apple, Google, and Meta, aiming to foster innovation through fair competition by curbing these giants’ dominance.

It’s not just the profitability of tech companies that stands to be affected by the new government. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Justice has openly prosecuted Big Tech for privacy violations and anti-consumer practices. Meta’s notorious data collection policies and Apple’s software incompatibility with third-party smart devices have drawn significant attention. The Trump administration is expected to continue pressing these conglomerates to address these ethical concerns, especially as consumers grow increasingly aware of their digital footprints.

Another pressing issue for modern consumers is the state of the Right to Repair movement. The lack of updates to the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act has allowed corporations to make it intentionally difficult for individuals to repair their “owned” devices independently or through third parties. This situation has caused significant frustration among consumers, who face barriers to fixing their devices due to restrictive software practices.

As Trump’s administration prepares to take office, its policies will likely have profound implications not only for the U.S. tech sector but also for the global technological ecosystem.