Category: Economy
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Brazil Inaugurates World’s Largest Biofactory for ‘Good’ Mosquitoes
The Molecular Biology Institute of Paraná (IBMP) and the World Mosquito Program (WMP) inaugurated on Saturday (July 19) Wolbito do Brasil, the world’s largest biofactory specialized in breeding Aedes aegypti mosquitoes inoculated with Wolbachia bacteria, which prevent the development of viruses causing diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. In a statement, the biofactory reported…
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As Women Have Far Fewer Children, U.S. and World Face Unprecedented Challenges
As more women in the US and around the world choose to have fewer children or none at all, declining birth rates create unprecedented demographic challenges for governments and societies.
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Steep Tariffs on Portion of Brazilian Exports Take Effect Today
The 50% tariffs imposed on part of Brazilian exports to the United States took effect this Wednesday (6). The measure, signed last week by U.S. President Donald Trump, affects 35.9% of goods sent to the U.S. market, representing 4% of Brazilian exports. About 700 Brazilian products were excluded from the steep tariffs. Coffee, fruits, and…
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Drones Delivering Coffee? Trump Administration Wants More Companies Using Drones
The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for commercial purposes — from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines and farm work. On Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a proposal that outlines the process by which companies could be approved to use drones in U.S. airspace and the rules…
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U.S. State Department may require visa applicants to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US
The State Department proposes requiring business and tourist visa applicants to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a measure that could make the process inaccessible to many. In a notice to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the department said it would launch a 12-month pilot program…
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State Department May Require Visa Applicants to Post Bond of Up to $15,000 to Enter the U.S.
The State Department proposes requiring a bond of up to $15,000 from business and tourist visa applicants to enter the U.S., which could make the process inaccessible to many.
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U.S. Trade Representative Justifies Trump’s Sanctions Against Brazil for ‘Geopolitical Reasons’
The United States Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, defended the new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump against Brazil. According to Greer, the measures announced by the White House are “practically definitive,” and the possibility of immediate re-evaluation is ruled out. “These tariffs are practically definitive,” the representative stated in an interview aired this Sunday (3)…
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The Art of Flattery: Why Fawning Over Trump Is Now the Most Common Diplomatic Tactic
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. We could call it “the art of flattery” — and they are dishing out a huge amount of it. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was…
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The Art of Praise: Why Flattering Trump Is Now the Main Diplomatic Play
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There is a pattern in many of President Trump’s interactions with other world leaders. You could call it “the art of praise” — and they are serving generous portions of flattery. When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House in February, he brought a letter in his suit pocket. It was a formal…
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Coffee Drinkers and U.S. Companies Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil
In a small industrial roastery in Washington, D.C., the nutty and inviting aroma of roasting coffee hangs thick in the air. It’s where Lost Sock Roasters, a local company, roasts and packages its coffee beans. After nearly a decade managing the company, Jeff Yerxa says the strong coffee aroma barely registers anymore. “I don’t even…