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Ariqa Herrera

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Sometimes I make thoughtful comments on US-Japan relations and international economics Views and opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect my employer.

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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Enshittification by @doctorow.pluralistic.net has been such a fun, enlightening, and frustrating read. I loved the section on the so-called Anti-trust Renaissance under Biden's FTC. I've always been anti-monopoly but I'm as convinced as ever that it is crucial in de-enshittifying society.
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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The Trump administration is reshaping economic ties w/ Asian counterparts as it continues to insert security goals into its trade policy. Join us on June 9 for a lively conversation on the implications of the U.S.’s recent trade agreements in the Indo-Pacific. 👇🏼 www.brookings.edu/events/new-f...
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New frontiers in the trade-economic security nexus in Asia | Brookings
On June 9, Brookings will host a webinar on economic security goals in U.S. trade policy and the impact that has had on Asian counterparts.
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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
I'm really happy with how my embroidered @wmata.com map turned out! @wmatagm.bsky.social For the stations, I used one strand woven wheels and for transfer stations I did two strands. The lines are a simple three strand satin stitch.
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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Economic security and mega chokepoints: Japan’s strategic reset www.brookings.edu/events/econo...
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Economic security and mega chokepoints: Japan's strategic reset | Brookings
On May 4, Brookings will host a panel to explore the challenges and opportunities to buttressing national resilience.
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Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · 18/03/2026
No one should have to suffer in silence to protect a man or a movement. The courage and leadership Dolores Huerta and these other women have shown in coming forward is remarkable. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering they’ve endured over decades. Thank you for showing us what real strength is.
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Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years
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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Absolutely devastated and gutted to read this article. It is so difficult to put into words the utter betrayal I feel. My heart is broken for Dolores, Ana, Debra, and all the other women who were abused and suffered. "The movement — that's the hero." --Esmeralda Lopez
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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalposts: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit www.brookings.edu/articles/lat...
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Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalposts: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit | Brookings
As Takaichi walks into the Oval Office in Washington this week, her mettle will be tested in ways not foreseen just a few days ago.
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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
As China cranks up export controls against Japan -now targeting 40 Japanese companies- more important to understand Japan's strategies to reduce dependence on critical minerals: www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
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What lessons can be learned from Japan’s critical minerals strategy? | Brookings
Mireya Solís sits down with Eiki Tagami of the Institute of Geoeconomics to examine Japan’s critical minerals strategy in this Q&A.
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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Happy to add brief thoughts on Asia's predicament as Trump's "Plan B" for tariffs takes shape: www.brookings.edu/articles/bro...
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Brookings experts on the Supreme Court's tariff decision | Brookings
Experts discuss the legal, economic, fiscal, and geopolitical implications of the Supreme Courts' recent tariff decision.
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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
IEEPA tariffs have been struck down but trade lawyers have suggested a potential contingency would be Sec 122 as a temporary measure until 232 and 301 investigations have been completed. We're likely to see a massive shift toward sectoral tariffs.
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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Potential ruling on the IEEPA reciprocal tariffs coming out tomorrow. While it will make a huge difference in trade policy—particularly if they rule against—it will not be the end of tariffs. We still have Secs 301 & 232 investigations in the pipeline that could have huge implications (i.e., chips).
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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Echoing this sentiment to @vanhollen.senate.gov and @alsobrooks.senate.gov. Thank you for voting no yesterday but we need new leadership NOW
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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
I'm very excited to have contributed a small portion to @brookings.edu's recent Around the Halls piece on APEC, particularly about the challenges that Japan faces. www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
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What’s at stake during Trump’s visit to Asia? | Brookings
Brookings scholars assess what is at stake in Trump's upcoming visit to the Asia-Pacific region.
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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Curious to know what part the USG's 10% stake in Intel had in shaping Nvidia's decision here. It's very likely more market distortions will follow at the expense of both domestic and foreign competition. #Nvidia #Intel #semiconductors
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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
It is astonishing to me that appeasement is still considered a viable strategy after countless examples of it failing. What an absolutely disappointing take to read. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/o...
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Opinion | Here’s How Trump Can Prevent a War Over Taiwan
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Foreign Affairs @foreignaffairs.com · 01/09/2025
“Without strong leadership, Japan is ill equipped to meet the singular domestic and international challenges of the current moment,” writes @mireyasolis.bsky.social. “Key among these is Tokyo’s need to redefine its relationship with the United States.”
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Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum
What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
i need politicians to be as mad at housing prices as they are about cracker barrel's new logo
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NPR @npr.org · 29/08/2025
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., delayed enforcing its decision, which is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Most of President Trump's tariffs are illegal, U.S. court rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., delayed enforcing its decision, which is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
China’s influence in the Pacific Islands: Overstatement or underestimation? www.brookings.edu/events/china...
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China's influence in the Pacific Islands: Overstatement or underestimation? | Brookings
On September 16, Brookings will host a presentation that outlines a framework to analyze influence in the Pacific Islands region.
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David Wessel @davidmwessel.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Burnout in a chaotic world is so tiring.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 19/08/2025
Trump eyes US government stakes in other chip makers that received CHIPS Act funds, sources say reut.rs/3V9g2tj
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Trump eyes US government stakes in other chip makers that received CHIPS Act funds, sources say
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is looking into the federal government taking equity stakes in computer chip manufacturers that receive CHIPS Act funding to build factories in the country, two sources said.
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Ariqa Herrera @ariqa-herrera.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
I'll never forget this awful day, this attack on my hometown #ElPasoStrong
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 24/07/2025
Trump: “It looks like it’s about $3.1 billion…” Powell: “I’m not aware of that.” Trump: “It just came out.” Powell: “You are including the Martin renovation. You just added in a third building.” Trump: “It’s a building that's being built.” Powell: “No, it was built five years ago.”
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Mona Paulsen @monapaulsen.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Mindful that Japan was and remains a top investor in the U.S., and to contextualise the numbers on purported investments into the U.S. (equity/loans??) of $550 billion, Japan invested $783.3 billion in 2023. Source Jetro report, www.jetro.go.jp/ext_images/u...
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NPR @npr.org · 23/07/2025
Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the rates he's so far threatened to impose in letters to global leaders.
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Here's a list of Trump's tariff letters so far and the rates they threaten
Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the rates he's so far threatened to impose in letters to global leaders.
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Robin Kirby @robinmk.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
New Mexico sky
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 04/05/2025
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
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Joe Weisenthal @weisenthal.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
ANOTHER OMINOUS LABOR MARKET SIGN The % of consumers who see jobs as being not so plentiful hit its highest level since Covid. Sub to the newsletter here www.bloomberg.com/account/news...
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
personally would like to see every store show what part of the price increase is due to tariffs bc if these tariffs ever come down, i need to see that price go right back down
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JP @jpbrammer.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
I need chisme soon or it's over for me
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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
AOC should announce a primary against Schumer tonight.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 05/03/2025
I imagine they'll be translating President Trump's speech into Russian which shouldn't be hard because that was the language it was drafted in. A Moscow spokesperson states the obvious: the Trump-Vance agenda "largely aligns" with the Kremlin.
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Washington now ‘largely aligns’ with Moscow’s vision, Kremlin says
Tension between the United States and Ukraine, laid bare in the Oval Office meeting of Trump and Zelensky, is seen in Moscow as a “gift.”
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💞Sabrina💞 @sabrinarina.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
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Image of a cross stitch mimicking the message you get when you die in the old computer game Oregon Trail that says “YOU LISTENED TO RFK”
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
I’m sure it’ll work out great this time!
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 03/03/2025
Government spending is traditionally included in the GDP because changes in taxes, spending, deficits and regulations by the government can affect the path of overall growth.
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Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring effect of Doge cuts
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 03/03/2025
83% of Mexico’s exports and 78% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S., whereas around one-third of U.S. exports are destined for Canada and Mexico. Joshua Meltzer breaks down how new tariffs will impact all three countries. www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...
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Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will be a blow to all 3 economies
Joshua P. Meltzer analyzes the effects of tariffs on economic growth, jobs, exports, and inflation in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 03/03/2025
US President Donald Trump said that there was no chance for Mexico or Canada to prevent 25% tariffs from taking effect on Tuesday, sending financial markets reeling on the prospect of new economic barriers in North America reut.rs/3QJ4ivx
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Kelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 18/02/2025
They don't want to teach history so they can repeat it.
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NPR @npr.org · 18/02/2025
Earlier this month, Sheinbaum shared a letter addressed to Google with reporters, arguing that the U.S. had no authority to unilaterally rename the Gulf.
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Mexico's President Sheinbaum threatens to take legal action over the Gulf name change
Earlier this month, Sheinbaum shared a letter addressed to Google with reporters, arguing that the U.S. had no authority to unilaterally rename the Gulf.
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Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 13/02/2025
See here's how to do a headline. fortune.com/2025/02/13/e...
Some federal workers are ‘getting wealthy at taxpayer expense,’ says Elon Musk, whose companies have received at least $20 billion from the government
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Tal Lavin @swordsjew.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
today i will keep breathing and survive
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Josh Mindemann @joshmindemann.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
People who didn’t understand Kendrick Lamar‘s halftime show also don’t understand how tariffs work.
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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs are a wreaking ball to global trading system: U.S. will unilaterally decide on hodgepodge of economic policies to justify tariff hikes, walk away from WTO commitments & non-discrimination principle + open multiple fronts in potential trade wars apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty
President Donald Trump has rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports.
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Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Snoop and Tom Brady: say no to hate Kendrick: actually
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Jerry Chen @jcsalterego.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
millennials will be like yeah i have a favorite opera and it's just The Black Parade (2006) by my chemical romance
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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
I am really frustrated that the press is discussing the destruction of USAID as something that has happened rather than an illegal action that will likely be undone in two weeks when courts tell the world that it was illegal.
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Tobias Harris @tobiasharris.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Tired: EU develops anti coercion instrument after Chinese economic coercion against European states Wired: EU uses the anti coercion instrument against the United States on.ft.com/40MrvBE via @financialtimes.com
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EU prepares to hit Big Tech in retaliation for Donald Trump’s tariffs
‘Bazooka’ tool being considered as bloc’s trade ministers express support for punitive action if necessary
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