The Dnieper Gambit: Moscow’s Bid to Break Ukraine
The war in Ukraine, now in its third year, may have reached its defining moment, as Russia has unleashed a...
April 9, 2025Section
North America
The United States and Canada set the price of money, the direction of technology, and the trade rules the rest of the world lives by. The Rio Times covers North America through an emerging-market lens: the Fed and the dollar, Wall Street and the AI boom, tariffs and the policies that decide how capital flows to – or away from – Latin America. This hub gathers our daily US and Canada coverage and connects it to the wider Global South story.
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U.S.-Taiwan Relations Strained as TSMC Investigated for Huawei Chip Links
The United States Department of Commerce is investigating Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Coverage and analysis from The Rio Times.
April 9, 2025
Trump Weighs Drone Strikes on Mexican Cartels and Troop Cuts in Europe
The Trump administration is weighing drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels as part of a broader strategy to combat narcotics...
April 8, 2025
Pharma Giants Warn EU of Investment Exodus to the U.S.
European pharmaceutical companies have issued a stark warning to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Analysis from The Rio...
April 8, 2025
Tesla Gains Favor as India Shuts Door on Chinese EV Giant BYD
India has blocked Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD from entering its market while actively pursuing investments from Tesla. This...
April 8, 2025
Strong Jobs Growth and Lower Inflation Signal Bright Future for U.S. Economy
The United States is navigating a significant economic shift under President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Analysis from The Rio...
April 8, 2025
Japan Takes Center Stage in U.S. Trade Negotiations Amid Tariff Pressures
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Japan is likely to be prioritized in trade talks under President Donald Trump’s...
April 8, 2025
The Fat Cats Fall: How Trump Abandoned Wall Street for the Heartland
(Commentary) Wall Street is in uproar. On this crisp April day in 2025, the titans of finance are gnashing their...
April 8, 2025
U.S.-Japan Economic Diplomacy: Trump Orders Review of Nippon Steel’s Acquisition Proposal
President Donald Trump directed the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to revisit Nippon Steel’s acquisition bid...
April 8, 2025