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 »
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/pentagons-hegseth-visit-panama-canal-after-trump-threatens-take-it-back-2025-04-08 The article discusses U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to Panama, a nation that is concerned about U.S. threats to retake control of the Panama Canal. The canal, once owned by the U.S. and handed over to Panama in 1999, remains critical to both countries’ interests. Panama is also facing growing Chinese investments around the canal, which have raised… Read more »
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y5xvjj9j1o The article discusses a legal battle over the deportation of Kilmar Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was deported by the U.S. due to an “administrative error.” The Trump administration appealed to SCOTUS to block a lower court order requiring Garcia’s return to the U.S., asserting that El Salvador a sovereign nation, cannot be compelled to return him. Garcia’s legal… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/27/colombia-and-the-us-agree-to-collect-and-share-biometric-data-for-migrants The article discusses the signing of a ¨memorandum of understanding¨ between the US and Colombia to exchange biometric data collected from migrants. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem emphasized the agreement’s role in dealing with undocumented immigration and enhancing security in Colombia, particularly due to the influx of Venezuelan migrants. While the agreement aims to detect criminals and terrorists, it has… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/3/7/the-real-reason-behind-trumps-tariffs-on-mexico-and-military The article discusses President Trump’s recent tariffs on Mexican imports and the military buildup along the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump claims these measures are meant to stop fentanyl and illegal immigration, although data shows a decrease in both. The article suggests that Trump is trying to divert attention from internal U.S. issues and reassert U.S. dominance over Mexico and Latin… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/uns-haiti-rights-expert-says-fixing-haiti-crisis-is-doable-2025-03-11 The article discusses the growing insecurity crisis in Haiti and the United Nations’ (UN) efforts to address it. William O’Neill, the UN High Commissioner’s Designated Expert on Human Rights in Haiti, believes that the situation can be solved with proper support from around the globe, including well-equipped police forces. Haiti’s government has requested a UN peacekeeping mission to help… Read more »
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/11/trump-double-canada-tariffs The Guardian discusses the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which began without “exceptions or exemptions.” The tariffs, set at 25%, were put in place to protect U.S. industries but are expected to raise the cost of goods like vehicles or construction equipment. The EU responded with countermeasures, while Australian officials criticized the tariffs as… Read more »
