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U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters at the White House on Jan. 30.

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.

President Trump at his inauguration in Washington, D.C., in Jan. 2025; President Lula at the sanctioning of a bill in Brasília, in Nov. 2024.

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?

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while signing executive orders on Jan. 20.

REACTION: Trump Threatens February 1 Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

President Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on USMCA partners.

Why The U.S. Needs USMCA More Than Ever

Derailing or failing to successfully review the trade agreement will only benefit China’s and Russia’s global ambitions.

A U.S. government representative meets Colombia's President-elect Petro as the Biden administration tries to build a strong diplomatic relationship with Colombia's new government.

A New Era for US-Colombia Relations

Intense White House outreach reflects an uncertain path forward.

What Justin Trudeau’s Election Means for Energy and the Environment in Canada

Call it an energy reset. When President Barack Obama rejected the Keystone XL pipeline project on November 6 after a seven-year political slugfest, the timing, especially for Canadians, was conspicuous. Just two days earlier, Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau had been sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister after an election heavy on talk of … Read more