politics

  • When Trade Stops at the Border: The Ripple Effect of Tariffs Across the U.S.

    Since his campaign, President Trump promised a series of tariff increases that would violate current trade precedent, potentially stirring trade issues along the southernmost border with Mexico. Trump’s proposed trade policy threatens the Texas economy and the livelihoods of over 17 million laborers whose jobs depend on importing and exporting goods from Mexico.  In Texas,

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  • The Effects of Mass Deportation on the Construction Industry and the Housing Market

    The United States construction industry serves as a cornerstone of economic growth and societal development, providing housing, infrastructure, and employment to millions. However, the workforce of this vital sector relies heavily on immigrant workers, including many without legal documentation, who are crucial to this sector, with around 1 in 4 construction workers in the U.S.

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  • The Future of Puerto Rico: What the People Think

    The elections are over. After much debate and contention by the two legacy parties and the alliance (composed of a legacy minority party and a new party) and a new religious party, the people of Puerto Rico had their ballots cast. Jennifer González has been named the next governor of Puerto Rico. The primary opponent,

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