Rubio's USAID Revamp, U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund Debut, Mexico Tariff Standoff, Ukraine Resource Deal

This episode reviews the dramatic political changes influenced by Marco Rubio's takeover at USAID, Trump's establishment of a sovereign wealth fund, and ongoing negotiations involving tariffs and military aid. We assess how these issues redefine America's foreign policy and economic strategies through various key maneuvers.

• Rubio's dual role at USAID signals serious organizational changes 
• America's first sovereign wealth fund is in the making with TikTok as a potential acquisition 
• Mexico and the U.S. agree to pause tariffs while addressing border security
• Trump's rare earth elements proposal to Ukraine raises significant ethical questions
• Transformational shifts in how international relations are approached are emerging.

Source Credits:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/secretary-state-rubio-confirms-becoming-acting-usaid-chief https://nypost.com/2025/02/03/us-news/trump-signs-order-creating-first-ever-us-sovereign-wealth-fund/ https://nypost.com/2025/02/03/us-news/mexicos-president-announces-deal-with-trump-to-pause-tariffs-for-a-month/ https://www.newsweek.com/trump-wants-security-ukraines-rare-earth-elements-us-support-2025449 

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