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Trump Pushes to Replace Quarterly Earnings with Semiannual Reports
- On September 11, 2025, President Donald Trump suggested that U.S. public companies switch from quarterly to semiannual earnings reports while speaking on the South Lawn outside the White House in Washington, D.C.
- Trump's proposal builds on his earlier 2017-21 advocacy and comes amid ongoing debates about quarterly reporting's effects on corporate focus and market transparency.
- He contended that moving to semiannual financial disclosures would cut expenses and enable company leaders to concentrate more effectively on managing their businesses, contrasting this approach with China’s extended planning perspective.
- Trump stated the change is "subject to SEC approval," noting that companies in the EU and UK already use semiannual filings, while critics warn less frequent reporting could harm investor confidence and market stability.
- If adopted, the proposal could reshape U.S. corporate reporting to prioritize longer-term planning but would require SEC rulemaking and potential Congressional approval amid financial regulatory debates.
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