https://apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-us-tariffs-manufacturing-pharmaceuticals-529be76078147a4e31f3a69686d801a2 Puerto Rico is leveraging the global trade war and U.S. tariff policies under President Trump to attract international manufacturing companies, aiming to revitalize its fragile economy. With over half of its budget reliant on federal funds, the island is welcoming foreign companies by highlighting its exemption from tariffs, U.S. jurisdiction, tax incentives, and skilled labor. Government initiatives are focusing… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-lawsuits-supreme-court-national-emergency-6f5fa2daee0e1519035391328b456a9a A coalition of 12 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The lawsuit argues that the president overstepped his constitutional authority by imposing these tariffs without congressional approval, claiming that only Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations…. Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/trump-leo-prevost-american-chicago-immigration-94080518606f7b56abfb818f573d625b The article explores the contrasting influences of President Donald Trump and Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, on American society and global affairs. Trump, known for his assertive political stance and policies, continues to shape national discourse, particularly on issues like immigration and national security. In contrast, Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago-born cardinal,… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/cuban-sugar-production-falls-further-rattling-rum-makers-2025-05-14/ Sugar cane production in Cuba has fallen to an extremely low level, the lowest since the 19th century. Sugar cane production has fallen below 200,000 tons of sugar and has impacted rum production, leaving many of these businesses to not be able to produce. State-run monopoly AZCUBA planned to produce 265,000 metric tons of raw sugar this… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-navys-new-fighter-jet-threatened-by-funding-dispute-sources-say-2025-05-14/ Congress and the Navy are currently in dispute with the Trump administration over the development of the US Navy’s new fighter jet to replace the current F/A 18 Super hornet with a new stealth fighter jet. There has been funding provided by Congress as they designated 453 million dollars for the development of the new jet, however,… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/qatar-signs-200-bln-deal-buy-jets-boeing-during-trump-visit-2025-05-14/ During Trumps visit to the Middle east, he signed a deal with Qatar Airways to order 160 Boeing jet’s that consist of 787’s and 777x’s which are mid and long range jet’s. Qatar Airways is Qatar’s national airline and has many routes across the world. Qatar Airways also opted to use General Electrics engines as opposed to… Read more »
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/trump-carney-meeting-takeaways-canada-us This article looks into a tense but surprisingly civil first meeting between Trump and Carney. Trump has previously tweeted out some questionable rhetoric about Canada, spread misinformation about subsidies, and suggested it should become the 51st U.S. state, (not a bad idea honestly). Despite this, astonishingly, the two leaders exchanged compliments at their White House meeting. Carney firmly rejected… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/15/trump-says-us-close-to-nuclear-deal-with-iran-but-key-gaps-remain This article covers Donald Trump’s claim that a new nuclear agreement with Iran may be close, despite major obstacles. Speaking during a ¨Gulf Tour,¨ Trump showed hope that recent comments from Iranian officials show a willingness to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of U.S. sanctions. Iranian adviser Ali Shamkhani even told U.S. media that Iran… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/new-canadian-agriculture-minister-tackle-china-us-trade-issues-2025-05-15 This article describes Canada’s new agriculture minister, Heath MacDonald, and the serious trade challenges he’s inherited with both China and the US. MacDonald, who was sworn in just days ago, is seemingly making trade issues his top priority, especially after hearing concerns from Canada’s canola industry. Farmers are feeling the pressure from ongoing tariffs, and China has put duties… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/china-latin-america-visa-free-travel-1b3baa45cbe2b866b8d42900d29949b7 May 15, China announced a one-year visa-free entry policy for citizens of five Latin American countries- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay- effective from June 1. Under this initiative, travelers from these nations can enter China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days. This policy follows the China CELAC Forum held in Beijing,… Read more »
