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.
Europe faces challenges with Russian military aggression and Chinese technological advancements. The EU must seek strategic autonomy, reform policies, strengthen the defense industry, promote AI, and create an innovation agency for dual-use technologies. Additionally, drive a digital euro, integrate electrical grids, foster a circular economy for critical materials, and reform fiscal rules. Globally, avoid protectionism, lead rule-based trade agendas, and protect global public goods.
