The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 allocated billions of dollars to manufacturing in the US, creating 15,000 semiconductor jobs and showing a positive impact on employment in this sector. The law aims to stimulate the industry and strengthen economic security.
In 2025, the Hamilton Project analyzed challenges and developments in U.S. economic policies, including federal government operations, the social security network, and commercial policy. It highlighted the impact of immigration on the labor supply, poverty reduction through expansions in the social security network, and the influence of cuts in programs such as Medicaid and SNAP. It also noted the increase in labor participation among young women and U.S. tariffs compared to other developed countries.
The European Council of the next two days will be crucial for Ukraine’s future and Europe’s resistance to Trump’s administration pressure. A secured loan with frozen Russian assets is sought to support Kiev’s finances and defensive capabilities. Negotiations on territories, ceasefire and security guarantees remain without agreement, with pressure from Russia and the US. The EU’s role is vital, but discrepancies seem insurmountable. Moscow still refuses to accept truces and uncertainty persists in the negotiations.
The document analyzes how infrastructure investments in Los Angeles can create job opportunities for disadvantaged workers, highlighting $5.9 billion in federal subsidies for 274 projects between 2022 and 2024. It is recommended to invest in sectoral associations for emission-free transportation and water quality, and in the training of a wide range of workers, including young people.
Las sanciones son cruciales en el conflicto Rusia-Ucrania. Expertos de Brookings analizan su impacto en ingresos y reclutamiento, y la importancia de su aplicación. Algunos creen que pueden cambiar el curso del conflicto, pero otros advierten que no son definitivas. Ejemplos como las medidas contra Rusia en el mercado petrolero muestran tanto su poder como sus límites.
