US visa bond rule may reshape who gets to visit
In August 2025, the U.S. State Department introduced a new visa policy requiring travelers from countries with high overstay rates to pay a refundable bond of up to $15,000 to obtain temporary visitor visas. While the official list of affected countries has yet to be released, diplomatic sources confirm that Brazil is among those under […]
Trump imposes steep tariffs on copper, signals pharma hikes ahead
In early July 2025, President Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports, set to take effect by August 1, followed by a warning that pharmaceutical tariffs may climb to 200–250% over the next year to 18 months. This shift builds on prior tariffs on steel and aluminum and is part of broader efforts to […]