Global Trade Shifts and Second Term Realities

Thatcher Collins and Thomas Keane discuss the historic EU-Mercosur trade deal signed in Paraguay and the latest developments in President Trump's second-term infrastructure and territorial goals.

In this edition of Neural Newscast, we explore a massive shift in the global economic landscape as Europe and South America solidify a partnership spanning over 700 million people.

  • 🌍 A Quarter-Century in the Making: The European Union and Mercosur nations sign a landmark free trade agreement in Asuncion.
  • 💼 Economic Shield: Leaders describe the accord as a direct response to rising protectionism and international trade tensions.
  • ✈️ High-Flying Logistics: Updates on the retrofit of the new Qatari-sourced Air Force One and its mounting security costs.
  • 🏛️ Institutional Overhaul: A look at the rebranding of the Department of Defense and the appointment of a special envoy to Greenland.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (01:43) - The EU-Mercosur Trade Accord
  • (04:31) - Trump Administration Infrastructure Update
Global Trade Shifts and Second Term Realities
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