Tag: U.S. constitutional law

In recent weeks, public discourse has been reignited over the World Health Organization's (WHO) expanding powers during international health crises. Triggered by proposed revisions to the WHO’s Legal Authority - International Health Regulations (IHRs) and the negotiation of a new international pandemic accord, critics argue that these developments could allow the organization unprecedented control over national public health responses during outbreaks such as the hypothetical yet ominously titled "Disease X."

Trade Negotiation Timelines: On May 6, 2025, former U.S. President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump publicly stated that China is seeking to negotiate but is waiting for the “right time” to engage. Speaking to reporters, Trump framed China’s posture as one of strategic delay, asserting that Beijing would prefer to negotiate after the November U.S. election, possibly to avoid the pressures of dealing with a Trump administration. This assertion has generated immediate buzz in both diplomatic and policy-making circles—not merely for what it claims, but for what it implies about the future of U.S.-China relations, the application of executive trade authority, and the confluence of electoral politics and international negotiations.

The early months of 2025 have witnessed a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Canada, as well as between the Trump administration and the Education Policies. On May 6, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, marking their first official meeting. Carney firmly stated that Canada is not and will never be for sale, dismissing Trump's past references to Canada as the “51st state.” The meeting, described by both sides as constructive, addressed tensions stemming from U.S. tariffs and suggestions of annexation. Carney, who recently won the Canadian election promising to counter U.S. trade pressures, emphasized the need for a renewed bilateral economic and security relationship. Despite previous criticisms, both leaders praised each other publicly, and Trump welcomed continued friendship and protection for Canada. However, he remained unmoved on removing tariffs.

On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared a "national emergency" to address what he termed "large and persistent U.S. trade deficits," unveiling a sweeping tariff regime known as the "Liberation Day" tariffs. This policy imposed a universal 10% tariff on all imports, with higher, country-specific tariffs—some exceeding 50%—targeting nations with significant trade surpluses with the United States. The administration justified these measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), asserting that economic imbalances posed a threat to national security