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Table of Contents
1. Trump’s Trade War
The United States needs its foreign partners to collaborate on the complex issues it faces: climate change, terrorist threats, pandemics, competition from nonmarket economies such as China and irregular migration. But President Donald Trump’s trade war has undermined these relationships; many now view us as unreliable at best or an adversary at worst.
As President Trump’s self-imposed August 1 deadline approached, his team sent letters to various nations warning of new tariffs should they not meet it by then. These measures, some of which could reach 40% in China’s case, aim to put pressure on it to stop intellectual property theft, end forced technology transfers, and stop currency devaluation.
Trump’s tariffs, regardless of their fate, will raise prices for American consumers and businesses – as well as being felt overseas as other governments look for ways to retaliate against America’s “tariffs on everything”. Democrats can put an end to Trump’s radical changes to American trade policy should they gain control of Congress next year.
2. California’s Immigration Law
California is known for having a distinct set of laws regulating how non-citizens experience its immigration system, from laws guaranteeing immigrant workers rights to those providing access to higher education for undocumented students resulting from its 1994 ballot measure that banned non-citizens from accessing public schools, taxpayer-funded social services or non-emergency medical care services.
President Donald Trump has taken to criticizing California for passing what’s known as a sanctuary law for undocumented immigrants, though such measures have never completely prevented federal immigration enforcement agents from raiding neighborhoods and businesses in California.
Even after the recent raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles, it remains too soon to predict their legislative ramifications. Numerous bills are currently under consideration that aim to limit or redefine how local law enforcement collaborate with ICE; examples include the Immigrant Worker Protection Act and Dignity Not Detention Act which both aim to prohibit school leaders from permitting ICE entry without warrants while prohibiting employers from sharing employee details with federal authorities.
3. Canada’s Prime Minister
Prime ministers serve as heads of government in Canada and are the leaders of political parties who win the most seats at Canadian parliamentary elections. Prime ministers possess broad-reaching powers and may change both Canada’s constitution and laws under their tenure.
Justin Trudeau focused his first term as prime minister on creating good middle-class jobs, making life more affordable for families, and combatting climate change. He made historic investments to protect the environment – such as banning assault weapons – as well as creating a national $10-a-day childcare program and setting a legal foundation for national pharmacare, while trying to change Senate appointment practices.
Carney has proven his expertise at steering economic storms as the governor of the Bank of Canada during 2008’s financial crisis and then as the first non-British person appointed as Bank of England governor post Brexit. A champion of progressive policies, Carney appointed Canada’s first gender balanced Cabinet – all while remaining calm while Trump threatens tariffs against Canadian goods. His cool approach under pressure has maintained public support as Trump threatens more and more tariffs against Canada.
4. An EMT’s Story
American EMTs’ work can be demanding. On call 24/7/365 for the most critical situations, these everyday heroes must always be prepared to respond immediately in an emergency situation. In both bustling cities and quiet rural communities alike, EMTs play an integral part of our emergency response system.
EMS Week is our chance to acknowledge and appreciate these courageous first responders for their tireless dedication in caring for others. Here are some heartwarming stories from 2018.
Joseph Biundo of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD), while out on his nightly doughnut run in Carle Place, experienced his carbon monoxide alarm blink on and off. Immediately upon calling 911 and PFD Medic 1, they responded swiftly; during his wait for an ambulance they revived him twice before his doctor implanted a defibrillator to prevent future episodes; afterwards his colleagues came together to celebrate with him as they celebrated Joseph. Joseph plans on rejoining as paramedic soon and remains thankful to everyone involved with PFD for their care and support!
