Oliver Mercer
Trump Backs Off Plan for Higher Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
Former President Trump decided against imposing an additional 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, marking a significant…
Judge Boasberg Presses White House on Stalled Deportation Flights
Judge James E. Boasberg questioned the Trump administration's delays in addressing deportation flight issues, sparking legal and political…
Canada Lifts Study Area Limits for Work Permits After Graduation
Canada has removed field-of-study restrictions for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), allowing international students from any discipline to…
ICE Using Courthouse Cells to Hold People for Long Periods
ICE is detaining immigrants in courthouse cells for extended periods, sparking concerns over civil rights and treatment. Critics…
Rachel Bendayan Takes Helm as Canada’s Immigration Minister
Rachel Bendayan, an experienced parliamentarian and legal expert, was appointed Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship on…
H-1B Visa Rules May Make Hiring Skilled Foreign Workers Tougher
Hiring highly qualified foreign workers, a key driver of U.S. innovation and economic growth, faces increasing challenges. Stricter…
German Foreign Office Warns Trans, Nonbinary Citizens About US Travel
The German government issued a travel advisory on March 5, 2025, warning transgender and nonbinary individuals about potential…
Trump Administration Deports Hundreds Under Alien Enemies Act Despite Ruling
The Trump administration controversially invoked the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of individuals, despite a judge's…
Court Stops Trump from Using Alien Enemies Act for Deportations
A federal judge blocked former President Donald Trump’s attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to…
Western District of Texas Sees Over 200 Immigration Cases in Four Days
Between March 3-7, 2025, the Western District of Texas saw over 200 immigration-related criminal cases filed within just…
Canada Emerges as a New Magnet for Tech Talent Leaving the U.S.
Canada is emerging as a prime destination for top U.S. talent, recruiters say. With a competitive global economy,…
Trump’s Tariffs Could Make Groceries Like Avocados and Fish Cost More
President Trump's tariffs significantly impact grocery costs, targeting a range of imports, including avocados, seafood, and other staples.…
Trump Administration Restarts Detention of Immigrant Families
In March 2025, the Trump administration reinstated immigrant family detentions, signaling a significant policy shift. This decision revives…
Trump Officials Pressed Over US-Funded Research in Australian Universities
The Trump administration faced criticism after requiring Australian universities to justify U.S.-funded research grants. The directive, introduced in…
Mark Carney Declares Canada Will Never Join the U.S. in First PM Speech
Mark Carney, in his first speech as Canada's Prime Minister on March 14, 2025, firmly stated that Canada…