A Three-Ring Circus: Plates on the Floor, or One Rascally Rabbit

President pinned below 40 percent approval, deep bond market anxiety, sovereigntist surges, and a (possible) rabbit in the hat. Less than 30 days out from pivotal U.S. midterm elections, a potentially devastating mix of domestic pocketbook pressures and geopolitical alarm is forcing an administration and a President pinned below 40 percent approval into an aggressive,…

Summer in the rearview, no clear path ahead

Summer is nearly in the rearview, but global conflict is front and center. The flashpoints I last wrote about – from war in Iran and Ukraine to mounting trade battles – continue to test the limits of President Trump’s go to economic and military strategy of coercion.  Tehran and Beijing exemplify these limits. Despite the…

The View from North America: Elbows up, clear eyes.

If you needed proof that the late-August heat gets to everyone, look no further than the U.S.–Canada border. Just one week ago today, negotiators appeared to have a solid trade path forward—yet by Monday, the northern alliance had hit a fever pitch. Between the abrupt U.S. 50% tariff threats on steel and autos, Canadian leaders…

2020 Moving Towards Its Finish Line; But the Race Far From Over

This year has reshaped the region and the world. In March, the global pandemic arrived in North America and the subsequent lockdowns pushed millions of people out of work. Yet, as we’ve attempted to gain our footing in the new reality, the news has only brought continuous turmoil and shifts. At White & Case, we’ve…

Summer 2020: COVID & the Region.

Summer 2020 is nearly at an end, without many of the vacations and festivities that usually characterize this time of year.   Over the past months, our lives have been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic and its destructive economic consequences. With so many changes, we at White & Case are committed to helping our clients manage any business impact that…

America First policy in Latin America undermines U.S. interests for democracy and prosperity in the region

The following piece first appeared in The Dallas Morning News. You can find it here, or continue reading below. Latin America has been rocked by protest movements, the rise of populist leaders and economic stagnation. The region has witnessed dramatic ups and downs, at times taking bold steps to confront corruption, promote human rights, and strengthen rule of law,…

USMCA in the time of COVID

As we enter the summer, the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences continue to shape our lives. Here at White & Case in Mexico City, we remain fully committed to serving our clients during these difficult times and helping manage any business impact and legal risks that may arise. Tomorrow, July 1st, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will enter…

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