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CHLI held its 21st Annual Gala and Leadership Awards, honoring outstanding leaders

SMGN Publishing May 9, 2025

Washington, D.C., May 7, 2025 – The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) hosted its 21st Annual Gala and Leadership Awards: Illuminating Futures at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The event brought together prominent leaders from the public and private sectors, including Javier Cátdenas Moreno, President and CEO of Rhino Equipment. Honoring

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

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U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

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