REACTION: Trump Hits Brazil with 50% Tariff
In a letter addressed to Lula, Trump cited the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
What Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Americas
The signature legislation will impact regional economies, immigration, and energy policy, two experts write.
Trump’s Iran Strikes Shook the Middle East—and Perhaps U.S.-Venezuela Ties
The possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East should bring Caracas back into focus for American policymakers.
Trump’s FTO Policy Creates New Risks for Doing Business in Latin America
Companies operating in the region must now pay closer attention to the concept of “material support,” two experts write.
What Bukele Wants from Trump
The Salvadoran president’s controversial deals with the U.S. are calculated to preserve his reputation at home as the economy stumbles and evidence of a gang truce mounts.
REACTION: Trump’s Tariffs and Latin America
The baseline 10% tariff applies to many countries in the Americas, with notable exceptions.
Panama May Need a New Trump Strategy
The country’s accommodating stance so far hasn’t stopped the U.S. president from demanding the return of the canal.
Trump Always Wanted Tariffs on Mexico
Mexico’s efforts to appease the White House through cooperation may have been doomed from the start, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
What Trump’s FCPA Pause Means for Latin America
Suspending U.S. foreign bribery law enforcement could increase corruption risk across the region.
AQ Podcast | Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America
An overview of what Trump’s arrival has meant for Latin America and how governments in the region are reacting to him
Will Trump 2.0 Play Tougher on Nicaragua’s Dictatorship?
Initial actions by the White House, such as cutting USAID programs, undermine the country’s struggling opposition.
As Maduro Goes Rogue, Trump Has Choices to Make
The U.S. can still go beyond pragmatic deals, countering Maduro by using oil as the ultimate leverage.
REACTION: The Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs
The decision could push Mexico into a recession, while the U.S. may see higher consumer prices and slower growth.
Ten Keys to Understand Trump 2.0 and Latin America
Migration, relations with China and crisis points in Cuba and Venezuela are among the top issues the region will deal with under the new U.S. administration.
Trump and Lula Think Differently. Will They Find Common Ground?
The two leaders have diverging views on the future of BRICS and climate change. What can bridge the gap?
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