Sofía Carvajal

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently traveled to Mar-a-Lago, Florida to meet with US President-elect Donald Trump, aiming to address trade tensions and strengthen bilateral relations. Despite previous friction between the two leaders, Trudeau remains engaged in collaborative discussions, hoping to protect Canadian industries and consumers from potentially disruptive U.S. trade policies. During the meeting, Trudeau sought to address concerns about Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, a move that Trump said would curb drug trafficking and unauthorized immigration across the borders of the United States. However, Canadian officials argue that their country's situation differs significantly…

With Donald Trump poised to return to the White House and Republicans securing control of Congress, the GOP is laying the groundwork for a bold 100-day plan to implement its policy priorities. The proposed agenda aims to overhaul taxes, reduce government spending, reverse Biden-era green energy initiatives and push for stricter immigration enforcement. One key plan is a reassessment of the expiring $4 trillion fiscal package from Trump's first term, a policy centerpiece that defined his previous administration. The renewed focus on tax reform underscores the party's intent to shape economic policy, even amid growing federal deficits and debates over…

A red hat reading “Keep America Great” perched on a Christmas tree during a rally in Michigan in December 2019 symbolized the intersection of politics and culture in the United States. Four years later, the 2024 presidential election has once again drawn a sharp line across consumer sentiment, reflecting the confidence – or concerns – of voters as the holiday shopping season begins. Black Friday, the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, is taking on a new tone this year as political divisions creep into consumer behavior. CNBC spoke to shoppers across the country, including Texas, Michigan, New Jersey,…

Carlos Tavares, the esteemed CEO of Stellantis, resigned unexpectedly, citing "increasingly different opinions" between him and the automaker's board of directors. The announcement, made Sunday, marks the end of Tavares' tenure with immediate effect, leaving the world's fourth-largest automaker searching for a new leader during a difficult period. In a statement, Stellantis confirmed that its board of directors accepted Tavares' resignation and that the search for a new CEO is already underway. The trial is expected to conclude in the first half of next year. Meanwhile, an interim executive committee will be established under the leadership of President John Elkann…