Anyone reporting from America is spoiled for choice. Preconceived ideas and plans quickly turn out to be outdated. Contrary to expectations, I was drawn to Florida several times because of the tax dispute, the amazing renaissance of the Space Coast and the fascinating demographic development. A lot of music will continue to play there in the future.
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Donald Trump wants to continue to influence US politics from Palm Beach in Florida.
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When I took over the post of NZZ economic correspondent in the American capital Washington in late summer 2014, I looked forward to an in-depth examination of the almighty Federal Reserve System, the institutions of Bretton Woods and the renowned US think tanks. I assumed that Barack Obama’s baton in the White House would pass to Hillary Clinton. That would have meant continuity in economic policy and thus left more freedom to report from the huge United States more and more from off the beaten track about the country, people and economy.
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