The World Has Turned and Left Me Here

7 days ago

Global trade deal involving Canada, Mexico, the EU, the UK, and 11 Indo-Pacific nations is in the works, potentially encompassing 40 nations and 1.5 billion people.
The deal aims to link the EU with the CPATPP, signaling a shift away from reliance on US-led trade policies.
EU and India are close to signing a major trade deal, following agreements with Indonesia, the UK, and New Zealand.
President Trump may scrap the USMCA, despite previously praising it, prompting Canada and Mexico to seek trade stability elsewhere.
Tariffs are contributing to rising prices on imported goods, including food, despite claims they would boost domestic production.
White House may quietly reduce some tariffs, particularly on aluminum and steel, due to consumer price concerns.
George W. Bush praises George Washington's humility and integrity in a new essay series on the US presidency.
Infrastructure issues in Washington, D.C., include a nine-month repair timeline for a sewage pipe discharging millions of gallons into the Potomac River.
Immigration raids in South Texas are causing economic damage, with local leaders predicting long-term political consequences.
Elana Meyers Taylor, a 41-year-old Texas mom, wins her first Olympic gold medal after competing in five Winter Olympics.

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