There’s been much made in the global media about President-Elect Jair Bolsonaro being the “Brazilian Trump.” Is he? Here’s a WPI overview.
Yesterday White House National Security Advisor John Bolton called Bolsonaro a “like-minded leader.” He said that his election as well as that of President Ivan Duque in Colombia are “positive signs for the future of the region, and demonstrate a growing regional commitment to free-market principles, and open, transparent, and accountable governance.” The most impactful action is any potential change in Brazil’s diplomatic and trade relations with China. During the election, the Chinese embassy in Brasilia issued criticisms of then-candidate...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
