The document analyzes whether China evades US tariffs through transshipments via Mexico and Canada, incorporation into North American supply chains, and investment in both countries. Evidence of evasion is found mainly through Mexico, and to a lesser extent, Canada. Adjusting trade data for price increases, it is concluded that while evasion is reduced, evidence of this behavior still persists.
Universal school choice programs benefit mainly the wealthiest, According to studies, funds flow disproportionately to the most affluent areas. In Arizona the education savings account program favors rich areas. State policies can prevent this disparity.
The reboot of Jimmy Kimmel’s program by ABC does not alleviate concerns about freedom of speech. The FCC’s actions under Brendan Carr warn of drastic future changes in the media ecosystem. Carr, aligned with Trump, seeks to punish media companies and erode the First Amendment by pressuring broadcasters. Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses of critical networks. Carr also seeks to expand media concentration, allowing greater authoritarian control over information.
Trump accuses the UN of promoting migrant invasions and dismisses climate change, criticizing the organization’s ineffectiveness and its funding of the migration crisis. Trump boasts of stopping wars and maintaining friendships, but his actions have financially weakened the UN and isolated the US in recognizing Palestine.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returns to the White House after 4 years to meet with Donald Trump, showing a connection based on their vision of the global order and disdain for liberal hegemony. Both leaders seek to highlight short-term victories, such as the purchase of Boeing planes and Trump’s possible support for Turkey’s return to the F-35 program. They seek to expand trade and align on foreign policy, despite challenges such as the conflict with Israel and the dispute over the S-400 missiles.
