Trump’s Coronavirus Swamp, Shifting Dyn amics Between China and Brazil, and More

July 24, 2020

It is no secret that the Trump administration is especially hostile to congressional oversight. However, the urgency of the COVID-19 crisis and the billions of dollars of relief funds allocated to address it need strict oversight. Norman Eisen and Aryeh Mellman detail what oversight authorities can do to make sure funds are properly dispersed to the individuals and businesses that really need them.

Historically, Brazil has always been China’s most important economic and political partner in Latin America, but Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s harsh stance on China has upended this trend. In a new addition to our Global China project, Harold Trinkunas writes about the changing dynamic between these two countries.

Automation and artificial intelligence will likely transform legacy industries and lead to the creation of new tasks and jobs. Marcus Casey breaks down how state-subsidized workplace training programs and community colleges can help prepare America’s labor force for the future.

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