The World Cup provides a unique diplomatic opportunity for North American co-hosts (US, Canada, Mexico) to overcome deep historical and political frictions. Despite ongoing economic tensions and border disputes, the region maintains profound integration, evidenced by $1 trillion in annual cross-border trade and large trans-national populations. The shared cultural experience of major global events can transcend nationalistic divides, allowing leaders to refocus on common ground. Policymakers should leverage such moments to promote cooperation and build social bridges, mitigating geopolitical disputes that threaten continental stability.
The Trump Administration Will Not Give Back the Tariff Money It Illegally Collected
English Summary
The Trump administration, despite a court order, is appealing a ruling requiring the return of $85 billion in tariff revenue illegally collected from American importers. This decision stems from CBP’s initial resistance to processing refunds through a newly developed system (CAPE), citing inadequate capacity, and a subsequent order from Judge Eaton demanding accountability. The government’s appeal seeks to limit refunds to those importers who have filed lawsuits, effectively excluding a significant portion of affected businesses, particularly smaller ones. This action highlights a continued disregard for legal judgments and raises concerns about the government’s commitment to rectifying past actions.
中文摘要
儘管法院下令，特朗普政府仍將上訴要求返還非法從美國進口商處收取的85億美元關稅收入一案。此舉源於關稅和邊境保護局（CBP）最初拒絕通過新開發的系統（CAPE）處理退款，理由是能力不足，並在法官伊頓的命令下要求追究責任。政府的上訴旨在將退款限制於已提起訴訟的進口商，從而排除大量受影響的企業，尤其是小型企業。此舉凸顯了政府對法律判決的持續漠視，並引發了對政府糾正過去行為承諾的擔憂。
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