Economy

Trump Weighs 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Produced Films as Global Industry Responds

SMGN Publishing May 6, 2025

Trump Weighs 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Produced Films – Donald Trump has stated he intends to consult with Hollywood industry leaders following his earlier announcement that films produced outside the United States could face tariffs of up to 100%, prompting widespread reactions throughout the global film community. On Sunday, Trump said

Wall Street rebounds from tariff-induced losses as job data and trade hopes lift markets

SMGN Publishing May 5, 2025

U.S. stocks have recovered the losses sustained a month ago following the global tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, marking the longest stretch of consecutive gains in over twenty years for American equities. On Friday, Wall Street posted its ninth straight day of gains, a feat last achieved in 2004.

Tariff talks on the horizon? U.S. and China gauge the first move in prolonged trade standoff

SMGN Publishing May 2, 2025

On Friday morning, a representative of China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that Beijing is currently reviewing the possibility of entering into discussions with the United States regarding existing tariffs. This development was met with anticipation by international observers, as extremely high tariffs — in some cases reaching up to 245%

Trump strikes tariff relief deal with automakers to boost domestic production

SMGN Publishing April 30, 2025

Auto parts and components will be temporarily and partially exempt from the 25% tariff, as part of a plan aimed at offering “short-term” support to companies assembling vehicles in the U.S. On Tuesday (April 29, 2025), the White House announced an agreement with the U.S. auto industry to ease the

U.S. Administration plans adjustments to tariffs affecting auto sector

SMGN Publishing April 29, 2025

President Donald Trump is expected to implement measures aimed at reducing the effects of existing tariffs on American automotive manufacturers, according to a senior White House official. “This arrangement represents a positive development for domestic production,” said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in a statement shared with Reuters, highlighting the benefits

Trump administration signals possible shift on tariff policies amid global concerns

SMGN Publishing April 28, 2025

There are growing indications that President Trump could be considering a retreat from his aggressive tariff stance. Over the last week, I have traveled across an evolving North America—from Arizona, through Washington D.C., and up to Saskatchewan, Canada—where I witnessed unmistakable signs of major transformations in the global economy. Uncertainty

Big brands are watching U.S. consumer behavior.

SMGN Publishing April 25, 2025

Companies responsible for providing food and essential household products are beginning to publicly express their concern about the future of the American consumer. “Compared to the situation three months ago, today we probably don’t have such a positive view of consumer behavior,” said Jamie Caulfield, Chief Financial Officer of PepsiCo,

Wall Street rebounds following Trump’s conciliatory remarks on the fed and China trade

SMGN Publishing April 23, 2025

U.S. stock markets advanced for a second straight session on Wednesday following statements from President Donald Trump indicating he would not remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The gains were also fueled by optimism that the administration might relax some of the trade tariffs currently imposed on China. By midday,

Senator Rick Scott meets with Rhino Equipment CEO Javier Cárdenas Moreno to discuss Florida’s role in regional economic growth

SMGN Publishing April 23, 2025

Florida Senator Rick Scott met with Javier Cárdenas Moreno, President and CEO of Rhino Equipment, in a meeting that highlighted the important role of Florida businesses in the US and Ibero-American economies. During the meeting, Senator Scott expressed his support and gratitude to Javier Cárdenas Moreno and all Florida businesses

Google and the U.S. Department of Justice Enter Key Phase in Antitrust Case

SMGN Publishing April 22, 2025

Nearly a year after U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google had engaged in practices that allowed it to maintain its leadership in the search engine market, the tech giant and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are back in court. This time, the focus is on determining what

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk for Women

Felipe Cardona February 8, 2026

As women age, their risk of stroke rises steadily, with a notable acceleration after menopause. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability among women, affecting roughly one in five between the ages of 55 and 75 in the United States, according to data from the

Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

Felipe Cardona February 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with

Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115